Purchase Manager jobs in Singapore

About ALPS

ALPS - a subsidiary of SingHealth, was set up in 2018 as part of Ministry of Health’s (MOH) strategic thrust in delivering value-based supply chain solutions to public healthcare.

As the public healthcare supply chain agency, we design and execute a national level end-to-end supply chain blueprint in partnership with 27 Public Healthcare Institutions (PHIs) in Singapore.

Our employees are key to our excellence – the heartbeat in sustaining our mission, developing new capabilities and re-engineering processes to future-proof Singapore’s healthcare supply chain landscape – making it more sustainable and resilient.

About The Role

AsanAssistantManager/Manager,ProcurementinALPS,youwillbebasedinoneofthe27PublicHealthcareInstitutions(PHI)inSingapore,youwillberesponsiblefortheProcurementandContractManagementserviceswithinthePHI.Leadingateam,youwillprovideproactiveplanningandvalueaddtotheprocurementcategory.YouwillalsocommunicatecloselywithhospitalusersandALPSvendorstosupportinthehospital’sdailyoperationsforpatients’care

Key Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor the procurement team in executing the various Tenders/Request for proposals/Quotations to achieve Department KPI.

• Lead and guide logistic team in daily operation of supply management to hospitals.

• Implement the group procurement policy, processes and guidelines, ensuring that they are up-to-date, striking a balance between governance and efficiency.

• Guide and ensure internal stakeholders are able to understand and complying with guidelines.

• Develop strategic sourcing strategies that will support and add value to the functional area.

• Review all procurement activities within Hospital to meet audit's requirement and to minimize risks.

• Anticipate/address pitfalls in procurement process and implement effective measures to mitigate the risks.

• Recommend areas whereby work processes could be streamlined to achieve productivity savings while maintaining adequate governance.

• Build relationships with key suppliers and to address supply/performance issues effectively.

• Manage and ensure all Contract are reviewed in timely manner

• Ensure proper documentations of all procurement activities and to support internal and external audits.

Requirements

• Min. Degree with 5 years of relevant procurement and team management experience.

• Experience in process improvement, policy drafting and drive cost saving projects.

• Ability to lead and motivate team members.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Proficient in SAP MM/Ariba will be an added advantages.

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An exciting career awaits you at ALPS. Join us to embark on a meaning career that brings value and impact to the population. Apply now if that sounds like something you would like to be a part of.

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