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
As the Senior Manager, the incumbent will assist the Site Lead to undertake the portfolio in managing the non-medical team. Leading the team, he/she will be responsible for the Procurement and Contract Management services within the PHI. He/she will work closely with the institution users and ALPS vendors to support the institution's daily operations for patient care.
The incumbent will be based in one of the Public Health Institutions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and implement sourcing strategies and supplier initiatives, ensuring accountability for outcomes.
- Provide managerial support to the procurement team, ensuring effective vendor performance and relationships.
- Acquire and utilize domain knowledge in specific categories, guiding category management.
- Review and endorse procurement offers and facilitate their evaluation.
- Ensure unbiased evaluation of procurement products and services.
- Conduct and co-chair evaluation meetings.
- Approve and properly file meeting minutes and documentation.
- Analyze total cost of ownership and drive negotiations for optimal value.
- Facilitate contract negotiations and long-term agreements with vendors.
- Lead negotiations to achieve best value outcomes.
- Manage vendor relationships to optimize performance and compliance with service level agreements.
- Ensure business continuity plans and risk assessments are in place.
- Troubleshoot and resolve requisition process issues and disputes.
- Attend meetings with health institutions to manage critical supplies.
- Lead continuous improvement in sourcing and procurement processes, ensuring uninterrupted supply.
Requirements:
- Min. Degree in Supply Chain/Business Management or equivalent with relevant experience
- Prior experience in people and organisation management in a procurement or supply chain environment
- Possess strong interpersonal communication, proactive analytical and negotiation skills.
- Hands on person with high drive and problem solving approach
- Able to demonstrate team leadership and people management skill sets
- Proficiency in using eProcurement tools, SAP MM is advantageous
Benefits
- Competitive paid-leave entitlements including family care leave
- Performance bonus and AWS
- Annual salary increment
- Health insurance and dental coverage
- Learning and development opportunities
- Rotation opportunities for career progression
- Maternity Medical Benefit
By submitting any application or resume to us, you will be deemed to have agreed and consented to us collecting, using, retaining and disclosing your information to potential hiring managers for their consideration. All information will be treated with highest confidentiality.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.
