About ALPS
ALPS Pte Ltd, 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.
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.
About The Role
As the Senior Manager, he/ she will be based at one of the Public Healthcare Institutions (PHIs) in Singapore to 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.
Key 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
- University Graduate with at least 8-10 years’ experience
- Postgraduate with 6-8 years’ experience in procurement and supply chain management, preferably in a healthcare provider’s environment and/or with knowledge in healthcare supplies
- Experience in a supervisory role or leading project across functional teams, procurement cycle and governance in procurement
- Proficiency in using eProcurement tools, SAP MM is advantageous
- Possess strong interpersonal communication, good organisation skills, proactive analytical and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrates sense of integrity and transparency
- Possess excellent planning & prioritisation, judgement and decision making
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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.
Only shortlisted candidates would be notified.
