Total 2 job vacancies by Alps Pte. Ltd.

About ALPS

ALPS 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 meaningful 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.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director to lead and oversee our logistics and freight forwarding operations in Singapore. The candidate will be responsible for driving business growth, operational excellence, customer relationship management, and regional coordination with our Headquarters in Japan.

The ideal candidate must be proficient in both Japanese and English to effectively liaise with our Japan HQ, regional stakeholders, customers, and business partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage overall freight forwarding and logistics operations including Air, Sea, and Land transportation.
• Develop and execute business strategies to drive revenue growth and operational efficiency.
• Maintain strong relationships with key customers, vendors, overseas agents, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate closely with Headquarters in Japan on operational, financial, and strategic matters.
• Oversee compliance with local and international logistics regulations and standards.
• Manage budgeting, cost control, and profitability performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop department managers and operational teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance service quality standards.
• Support regional business expansion and strategic partnerships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Management, or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in logistics and freight forwarding industry, with at least 8 years in senior management position.
• Strong knowledge of freight forwarding operations, supply chain management, and international trade.
• Proven leadership and business development experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in both spoken and written Japanese and English is mandatory to liaise with Japan Headquarters and international stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and decision-making capabilities.
• Familiar with Singapore logistics market and regional trade operations.
• Experience working with Japanese companies or multinational logistics organizations.
• Knowledge of ERP / warehouse management systems/ logistics management systems
• Established industry network and customer portfolio will be advantageous.