Procurement Director

Are you passionate about driving Strategic Procurement within the Pharma/Medical Device industry. Our client is looking for a dynamic senior team player to join their business to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the procurement process.

As the Procurement Director, you will take on a high-impact strategic leadership position with matrix reporting to senior executives. You'll play a critical role in aligning procurement objectives with business goals, driving transformation initiatives, ensuring operational efficiency, and building a strong, responsive supply chain ecosystem. You will lead diverse teams, engage key stakeholders, and uphold strong governance across procurement and Supply Chain operations.

Strategic Leadership & Collaboration

• Build collaborative and trusted relationships with senior stakeholders through ongoing engagement.
• Drive key procurement transformation initiatives aligned with company-wide strategies.
• Prioritize resources effectively to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Consolidate procurement across categories to enhance efficiency and value delivery.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with procurement and supply chain policies.
• Lead the management and rollout of procurement policies, contracts, and process improvements.
• Address audit gaps and uphold strong governance across the function.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee end-to-end procurement, logistics, and supply chain operations.
• Monitor and improve key KPIs including:
• Cost savings & avoidance
• Procurement cycle time
• Backorder management
• Partner with stakeholders to support growth through various contracts and initiatives.

People & Performance Leadership

• Lead and mentor teams across Procurement and Supply Chain functions.
• Drive performance management and capability development.
• Provide regular updates on functional growth and operational progress.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Procurement, with strong leadership exposure.
• Deep knowledge of procurement tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Proven success in matrix reporting environments.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.
• Experience within the healthcare or supply chain domains is an advantage.

If you believe you fit the requirements for the role, please click APPLY NOW. Alternatively, you can email your CV to Natassha.jham@ambition.com.sg. #LI-NPJ

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