Assistant Manager/ Manager, Procurement (Healthcare) - #1100703

 Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the sourcing and the procurement of materials, goods and services for the company

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimise supplier relationships, negotiate favourable contract terms and mitigate supply chain risks

• Ensure the entire procurement cycle processes are in accordance to the company policies and procedures

• Conduct and handle tender exercises for the required items while ensuring that costs and quality of products are appropriate

• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders to understand business requirements and align procurement activities

• Forecast operational needs and manage appropriate inventory levels of the materials

• Establish and maintain ethical working relationships with vendors, service providers and suppliers while ensuring that they meet company standards

• Monitor and analyse procurement data to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements

• Prepare procurement reports to update Management of progress periodically

• Responsible for continuously looking for improvements and ways to enhance efficiencies

• Maintain proper documentation and administration of all invoices, and adherence to proper bookkeeping procedures

• Any other duties assigned

Requirements:

• Degree in any relevant field with at least 6 years of procurement experience

• Proven track record in a similar role in the real estate or healthcare industry would be an added advantage

• High level of integrity and takes accountability of work

• Proactive and able to work independently

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effectively bilingual in English and Mandarin will be a plus as this role requires interfacing with counterparts in China