Strategic Procurement Lead for Health & Life Sciences

Recruit Express Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Express Pte Ltd is seeking a proactive procurement professional to join a healthcare and life sciences environment in Singapore. You will own end-to-end purchasing, build supplier partnerships, and drive cost savings through process improvements.

You will negotiate terms, manage supplier performance, and ensure timely purchasing support across internal teams. Diploma or degree in SCM is preferred; strong communication and multitasking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, or a related discipline.
• Strong negotiation, coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Meticulous, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Able to work collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams to achieve procurement objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including quotation requests, purchase orders, delivery coordination, and supplier follow-ups.
• Liaise closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely purchasing support and seamless day-to-day operations.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify potential suppliers, products, and services to enhance sourcing capabilities.
• Monitor supplier performance and support vendor audits, follow-up actions, and corrective measures where necessary.
• Negotiate pricing, contractual terms, and commercial agreements to achieve competitive pricing and cost-effective purchasing outcomes.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal procedures, operational requirements, and project timelines.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements to enhance procurement efficiency, service quality, and workflow effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier documentation, and procurement reports.
• Support budget planning and contribute to cost-saving initiatives and procurement performance targets.
• Undertake additional procurement-related responsibilities as required.

Job description

Recruit Express Pte Ltd is seeking a proactive procurement professional to join a healthcare and life sciences environment in Singapore. You will own end-to-end purchasing, build supplier partnerships, and drive cost savings through process improvements.

You will negotiate terms, manage supplier performance, and ensure timely purchasing support across internal teams. Diploma or degree in SCM is preferred; strong communication and multitasking skills are essential.