Senior Manager (Strategic Procurement - Medical Technology)

bout 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

As a Senior Manager for the Strategic Procurement - Medical Technology department, you will be based in ALPS HQ office. This is a strategic procurement role that goes beyond transactional buying to shape long-term value creation, drive innovation, and influence how medical equipment is sourced and managed nationally. The role requires a strategic thinker who can balance clinical needs, financial sustainability, and operational excellence whilst managing complex stakeholder relationships across multiple healthcare institutions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing

• Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies for medical equipment across Singapore's healthcare system.

Vendor Management

• Collaborate with vendors to optimize performance in terms of cost, quality, and delivery.

Market Analysis

• Conduct horizon scanning and benchmarking of the medical technology landscape to identify trends, innovations, and cost-saving opportunities.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Actively engage with clinical and nursing champions, biomedical engineers, and other stakeholders to gather technical requirements, provide product information, and support the evaluation of products and services. Drive the need to consolidate, rationalise and streamline for better value.

RFP Process

• Preparation and execution of Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, including supplier evaluation and selection, to achieve cost-effective procurement outcomes.

Supplier Negotiation and Selection

• Analyse total cost of ownership, identify, evaluate and drive negotiation with supplier negotiation to ensure the best value for the organization.

Compliance and Policy Adherence

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with the ALPS Procurement Manual and other relevant policies and procedures.

Coordination and Communication

• Facilitate meetings and discussions with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective collaboration in procurement activities.

Contract Negotiation

• Lead and support contract negotiation efforts with suppliers to secure favourable terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with organizational policies, compliance requirements, and procurement objectives.

Team leadership and development

• Supervise and provide guidance to the Procurement team.

Continuous Improvement and Process Excellence

• Champion continuous improvement across all aspects of the sourcing and procurement process, driving enhancements that improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and supply chain reliability. This involves regularly reviewing and evaluating existing procurement processes, identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and implementing improvements that streamline workflows whilst maintaining appropriate controls and governance.

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 advantage.

• Strong technical knowledge of medical equipment backgrounds in medical equipment sales and applications, clinical engineering, biomedical technology management, or healthcare procurement will be an added advantage.

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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.