Assistant Manager/ Manager, Procurement

About ALPS

ALPS - a subsidiary of SingHealth, was set up in 2018 as part of the 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

As an Assistant Manager/Manager, Procurement in ALPS, you will be based at a hospital, assist the site lead, supervise a team, and work closely with hospital users and ALPS vendors to support the hospital’s daily operations for patient care. The incumbent will be based in one of the Public Health Institutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coach and mentor the procurement team in executing various Tenders/Requests for Proposals/Quotations to achieve Department KPI.
2. Lead and guide the logistics team in the daily operation of supply management to hospitals.
3. Implement the group procurement policy, processes, and guidelines, ensuring that they are up-to-date, striking a balance between governance and efficiency.
4. Guide and ensure internal stakeholders understand and comply with guidelines.
5. Develop strategic sourcing strategies that will support and add value to the functional area.
6. Review all procurement activities within the Hospital to meet audit requirements and minimize risks.
7. Anticipate/address pitfalls in the procurement process and implement effective measures to mitigate risks.
8. Recommend areas where work processes could be streamlined to achieve productivity savings while maintaining adequate governance.
9. Build relationships with key suppliers and address supply/performance issues effectively.
10. Manage and ensure all contracts are reviewed in a timely manner.
11. Ensure proper documentation of all procurement activities to support internal and external audits.

Requirements

1. Min. Degree with 5 years of relevant procurement and team management experience.
2. Experience in process improvement, policy drafting, and driving cost-saving projects.
3. Ability to lead and motivate team members.
4. Strong communication and presentation skills.
5. Proficient in SAP MM/Ariba will be an added advantage.

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.