Senior Assistant Manager / Manager, Planning & Procurement (Contract)

Overview:

In supporting the department’s objective of centralising procurement and contract management, the role focuses on developing cost-effective contracting strategies, managing sourcing processes, and ensuring procurement outcomes deliver value, efficiency, and compliance. The position works closely with the Team Lead and hospital stakeholders to translate requirements into commercially sound procurement approaches, supporting the hospital’s operational needs and redevelopment objectives, especially for high value / complex procurement projects. The position contributes to cost optimisation and continuous process improvement in the hospital.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan procurement activities and develop contracting strategies to optimize cost, improve efficiency, and maximize value.
• Execute procurement for FFE projects and BAU items, ensuring timeliness and compliance.
• Draft, review, and manage scope/specifications, evaluation criteria, RFPs and contracts, and coordinate procurement with the procurement agent.
• Ensure compliance with hospital procurement policy and approval processes.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date procurement documentation and supplier information.
• Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Partner other departments on their non-centralised procurement and contracts: advise on requirements, timelines, TCO, and sourcing strategy.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related discipline.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Meticulous.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• 4 to 6 years' experience in procurement, commercial or contract mangement, or supply chain management.
• Experience in workflow automation or familiarity with AI tools is advantageous.