Job Description

Permanent | Senior Management | Public Healthcare Sector

About the Role

An established public healthcare organisation is seeking an accomplished procurement leader to oversee end-to-end procurement operations, governance and contract management across a complex, multi-stakeholder healthcare environment.

This senior leadership appointment offers the opportunity to strengthen procurement standards, drive operational excellence and provide strategic advisory support to key decision-makers across the healthcare sector.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee procurement operations across corporate and sector-wide initiatives, ensuring timely, effective and compliant procurement outcomes.
Provide leadership across the full procurement lifecycle, including procurement planning, sourcing, tender evaluation, contract awards, administration, vendor performance management and renewals.
Manage and develop a team of approximately 10 procurement professionals, ensuring operational effectiveness, accountability and consistent service standards.
Oversee the quality, accuracy and timeliness of procurement submissions, approvals and documentation, maintaining a high standard of audit readiness.
Ensure compliance with applicable procurement policies, governance frameworks, regulatory requirements and internal control procedures.
Serve as a senior procurement advisor to management and business stakeholders on sourcing strategies, tender evaluation frameworks, procurement risks and contractual considerations.
Partner internal business divisions and external healthcare stakeholders to align procurement strategies with organisational objectives and operational requirements.
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Audit and Risk teams to strengthen procurement controls, address compliance concerns and safeguard organisational interests.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes, governance frameworks, systems and operational efficiency.
Leverage procurement data, performance indicators and market insights to support decision-making, prioritisation and risk management.
Lead the resolution of complex procurement and contractual matters, exercising sound commercial judgement and ensuring fair, transparent and defensible outcomes.
Contribute to senior management discussions, departmental planning and organisational initiatives relating to procurement strategy and operational governance.

Who Should Apply

Experienced procurement leaders currently heading a procurement function, department or sizeable team, with a strong track record managing complex, end-to-end procurement operations.
Public sector and public healthcare procurement professionals who possess strong knowledge of governance, tender processes, compliance and stakeholder management.
Strategic and hands-on leaders who can confidently advise senior management, resolve complex procurement matters and balance business needs with policy and governance requirements.

Job Requirements

Min. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or a related discipline.
Minimum 15 years of relevant procurement experience, including at least 6 years in a people management or leadership capacity.
Proven experience overseeing end-to-end procurement operations, tendering, contracting and supplier management.
Strong leadership experience managing procurement teams, including performance oversight, coaching and development.
Sound knowledge of procurement governance, internal controls, risk management and audit requirements.
Prior experience within the Singapore public sector, statutory boards, public healthcare institutions or similarly regulated environments will be highly advantageous.
Experience navigating complex organisational structures and managing senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and project management capabilities.
Ability to provide sound procurement advice, exercise independent judgement and manage competing priorities effectively.
Adaptable, resourceful and comfortable leading operational improvements in a dynamic environment.

Qualified applicants, please email your detailed CV to:

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