Strategic Procurement Manager

Ambition Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in the Healthcare industry is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead their procurement team. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance while driving cost savings. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and extensive experience in procurement, particularly within the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Referral scheme with rewards

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, preferably in healthcare.
• Strong leadership experience of 7-10 years is essential.
• Experience managing teams and organizational functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies and oversee category sourcing.
• Enhance procurement processes and promote operational consolidation.
• Track and monitor vendor performance and address operational concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Commerce/Finance, Nursing, or Allied Health

Graduate Diploma or Masters in Purchasing & Supply Chain

Tools

SAP MM

eProcurement tools

Job description

Posted 21 May 2025 Salary S$110,000.00 - S$130,000.00 per annum Location Singapore Job type Permanent Discipline Supply Chain, Engineering & Procurement Reference 279933_1747810973

Associate Director, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales & Marketing – SEA

My clients are a well-established company within the Healthcare industry and are looking for a Strategic Procurement Manager. This role focuses on Strategic Procurement and Category Management, responsible for leading and managing the procurement team to develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies. The role involves overseeing category sourcing, supplier initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, engaging with stakeholders to improve procurement processes, managing vendor relationships, and driving cost savings. It also includes organizational planning, human resource management, and fostering team development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management: Develop and execute sourcing strategies, oversee category sourcing and supplier initiatives, support vendor performance, ensure compliance, monitor market trends, and conduct spend analysis, with an understanding of sustainability.
2. Stakeholder Engagement: Enhance procurement processes, promote operational consolidation and cost savings, mediate disputes, optimize vendor performance, maintain vendor partnerships, and drive continuous improvement and innovation.
3. Management of Vendor Performance: Track and monitor vendor performance, address contract and operational concerns.
4. Organizational Planning: Develop strategies for future business needs, optimize resources, collaborate with suppliers, and facilitate succession planning.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Commerce/Finance, Nursing, or Allied Health.
• Graduate Diploma or Masters in Purchasing & Supply Chain is advantageous.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, preferably in healthcare (Pharma or Medical Device).
• Strong leadership experience of 7-10 years is essential.
• Experience managing teams and organizational functions.
• Proficiency in SAP MM and eProcurement tools.

Qualities:

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Thought leadership and innovative mindset.
• Team leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent planning, prioritization, and decision-making abilities.

If you meet the requirements for this role, please click APPLY NOW or email your CV to [e-mail]. #LI-NPJ

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