Total 22 information technology job vacancies in Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory category

About 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 an Assistant Manager/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.

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.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field is often preferred.

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in MS office and Excel

• Advanced analytical and negotiation skills

• Familiarization with SAP will be an added advantage

• Positive working attitude, willingness to learn and thrives in a team environment

• 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.

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.

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.

Job Purpose

This role shall report to the Manager, IT Procurement and is a key member of the IT Procurement and Contract Management team that is committed to deliver excellent service, value and expertise to our internal partners and stakeholders through a managed process for IT Procurement. The successful candidate will be offered a one (1) year contract.

This role is crucial for IT Procurement team to provide support and guidance to IT globally for vendor selection and evaluation activities for each IT spend and contract review in accordance with the guidelines of the company’s policy and guidelines.

This role shall also support the IT Contract Management team in ensuring that all relevant IT contracts are uploaded in a timely manner onto the Global Contract Repository.

Roles & Responsibilities

IT Procurement

• Support IT team members globally on procurement activities including Request for Quote, Request for Proposal process and contract renewal/extension for all IT categories in a timely, consistent and quality manner in accordance with IT guidelines, company’s policy and guidelines.
• Ensure timely update, accuracy and completeness of electronic procurement approval process and IT Procurement SharePoint site.
• Prepare and support Request for Quote with the requestor including review of RFQ documents.
• Hands-on knowledge of Request for Proposal (RFP) activities and support IT Procurement Manager on the required tasks of each RFP.
• Carry out vendor contract review and negotiation with Finance, Global Risk, Legal, Tax and Treasury.
• Tracks closely on the completion status of each procurement request and contract review.
• Works closely with the IT owners on the procurement audit activities.

Vendor Management

• Support vendor contract review and negotiation.
• Liaise and coordinate vendors in the RFQ and RFP process.

Business Engagement

• Carry out vendor contract review and negotiation with Finance, Global Risk, Legal, Tax and Treasury.
• Where applicable, liaise and work with business users for business-led RFP process.
• Where applicable, liaise with business users and facilitate the vendor contract review and negotiation.

People

• Collaborate and work closely with IT owners on their procurement requirements and requests.
• Ability to translate technical IT procurement requests to layman words when raising the request for contract review.
• Monitor, track and drive prompt completion of contract review.
• Where applicable, liaise with business users and facilitate the vendor contract review and negotiation.

Qualification

• Diploma in disciplines related to Business, Information Technology, or related disciplines.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in procure-to-pay activities for IT categories.
• Must have strong hands-on skills and knowledge on RFQ and RFP for IT categories.
• Must possess knowledge or industry experience in the above areas.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Essential to be independent and to have interpersonal skills in vendor management.
• Have experience in contract negotiation.
• Have some sourcing experience in supporting IT team for assessment of purchasing needs, conducting market research and identification of potential vendors.

Role Summary

The Warehouse & Parts Manager is responsible for overseeing end-to-end warehouse operations and spare parts sales management. This role ensures efficient inventory control, optimized warehouse processes, strong customer satisfaction, and revenue growth through effective parts sales strategies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Warehouse & Inventory Management

• Establish and optimize warehouse layout, storage systems, and workflows to maximize efficiency, particularly for heavy components.
• Oversee the full spectrum of warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping of parts.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for warehouse processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and proper handling of equipment and materials.

2. Inventory Management & Control

• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy within the WMS/ERP system through regular cycle counts and perpetual inventory audits.
• Conduct periodic stock audits and reconcile discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Set, monitor, and optimize minimum and maximum stock levels to balance availability and minimize obsolescence.
• Manage inventory turnover and ensure optimal stock holding levels aligned with business needs.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of spare parts, from procurement through to delivery.

3. Parts Sales & Commercial Management

• Develop and implement pricing strategies for parts and accessories, including online sales channels.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date pricing data across systems.
• Prepare competitive quotations and proposals and proactively follow up on high-value opportunities.
• Manage the full parts sales cycle, from initial customer inquiry to order fulfilment.
• Develop and execute sales plans, campaigns, and promotions to achieve revenue targets.
• Monitor market trends, competitor pricing, and identify opportunities to grow the parts business.
• Analyse customer requirements and recommend appropriate parts solutions.

4. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with internal departments (sales, service, procurement, finance) to ensure parts availability and support overall sales targets.
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and import/export requirements.

5. Customer Satisfaction & Service Excellence

• Ensure fast, accurate, and reliable fulfilment of customer orders to enhance client satisfaction.
• Address customer issues or escalations related to parts availability, delivery, or quality.

6. Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, mentor, and train warehouse and parts personnel to build a high-performing team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor team performance and implement development plans where necessary.

7. Continuous Improvement

• Analyse existing processes and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
• Implement best practices in warehouse management and parts sales operations.

8. Additional Responsibilities

• Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in warehouse management and/or parts sales, preferably in heavy equipment, construction, or industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management systems (WMS/ERP).
• Commercial acumen with experience in pricing and sales strategy.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with import/export regulations and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts supplier quoting and negotiation, considering project scope, budget, and margin targets. Strategic development of suppliers, supplier selection and qualification, transition of products from engineering to production, project management and overall supplier performance.

• Creates Purchase Orders / Requisitions, maintaining Invoice tracking and Goods Receipts. Ensures the availability of materials in supply chain and manufacturing and the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels.

• Manages transition of parts from development to production start by reviewing ERP demands and coordinating with Master Scheduling and Sales. Assists with engineering prototype and development demands

• Works on highly complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues.  Makes recommendations for new procedures to overcome existing obstacles. 

• Leverages knowledge to work independently and drive supplier improvement, manages most critical and complex commodities. Responsible for development and execution of supplier performance metrics.

The job incumbent should possess:

• Bachelors degree with at least 5 years related experience in procurement/supply chain experience

• Demonstrated ability to write complex service and operating procedures

• Ability to write and review highly technical documentation

• Working knowledge of programs to construct electronic documentation

• Experience with ERP (i.e. SAP)

Job Responsibilities

Purchasing / Procurement

• Source and liaise with suppliers for food ingredients, packaging, and kitchen supplies
• Request quotations, compare pricing, and negotiate cost-effective purchases
• Issue purchase orders and ensure timely delivery to support kitchen operations
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with kitchen team to maintain optimal stock
• Track market pricing of ingredients and ensure cost control
• Ensure quality and compliance of goods received (e.g. freshness, quantity, specifications)
• Resolve discrepancies in deliveries, shortages, or quality issues

Accounts / Finance

• Handle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions
• Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records
• Assist in monthly closing and preparation of financial reports
• Track and reconcile purchasing records against invoices and delivery orders
• Liaise with suppliers, auditors, and internal teams on finance matters

Inventory & Operations Support

• Maintain proper documentation of purchase orders, invoices, and delivery orders
• Support stock take and inventory reconciliation for the central kitchen
• Assist in cost tracking and food cost analysis
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and food safety requirements
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in purchasing and/or accounts (F&B experience preferred)
• Familiar with inventory and cost control in a central kitchen or F&B environment
• Proficient in accounting systems (e.g. NetSuite, Xero, or similar)
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

What You'll Do:

• E-commerce goods are put on shelves, picking and packaging;
• Keep work place clean and tidy;
• Other duties when assigned by the warehouse supervisor.

What You'll Bring:

• Warehouse experiences will be a plus;
• Able to start work immediately will be a plus;
• Forklift license will be a plus;
• 5.5 day work week.
• Willing to work overtime.

What You'll Get:

• Competitive base salary + job/pay
• Provide On-job Training
• Tool, equipment and uniform provided
• Medical and Insurance benefits
• Performance incentives and attendance bonus

The successful candidate will be part of Procurement Services and Technology team. He/she will be an integral member of procurement shared services set-up, and will conduct souring events and look after the end-to-end supplier onboarding process.

Responsibilites

• Execute sourcing events (RFI/RFQ/RFP) for low- to medium-complexity purchases using the enterprise sourcing system.
• Manage supplier invitations and communications, including clarifications and follow-ups during sourcing events.
• Support supplier onboarding, ensuring registration details, tax, and banking information are complete and accurate.
• Validate supplier data quality and resolve basic issues to prevent delays in PO creation and payment.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, SOPs, and audit requirements across sourcing and onboarding activities.
• Handle high transaction volumes while meeting tight turnaround timelines and service-level expectations.
• Support internal stakeholders and suppliers by providing guidance on system usage and standard processes.
• Identify recurring issues and escalate exceptions appropriately to improve process efficiency and reduce rework.

 
Requirements

• Diploma in business, supply chain, procurement or related field
• 2-3 years relevant experience
• Fresh diploma holder with strong learning capabilities and excellent aptitude will be considered
• Meticulous & Attention to details
• Organized & analytical
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and writing
• Process oriented & outcome driven
• Adaptable well to changing business environment
• Familiar with digital tools such as Sharepoint, O365
• Basic SAP/Ariba knowledge

We thank all candidates for your interest in Singapore Airlines, and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.