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Bison Technology Pte. Limited

Purchasing Director

Full-time

Singapore, Singapore

Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory

1 week ago

Job Summary: The Purchasing Director for Technology & Cloud Services is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies specifical.....

Job Summary:

The Purchasing Director for Technology & Cloud Services is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies specifically for networking, cloud, and infrastructure services. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-effective acquisitions aligned with business needs in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. The Purchasing Director will also focus on expanding the supply chain into new markets and work closely with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy in Technology Services: Develop and implement purchasing strategies specifically for network hardware, cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure), and other technology infrastructure needs, ensuring best-in-class sourcing practices.
Supplier Management: Build and manage relationships with key suppliers and service providers in the technology sector, with a focus on cloud and infrastructure vendors, ensuring performance and reliability.
New Market Expansion: Explore and secure new suppliers and partnerships in emerging markets to enhance the company's technology supply chain, especially in networking and cloud services.
Cost Optimization: Negotiate contracts and optimize costs for cloud, networking, and software services, ensuring both value and scalability as the company grows.
Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel internationally (up to 40%) to visit suppliers, attend technology and procurement events, and expand sourcing opportunities in new markets.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with IT, finance, and operations teams to align technology procurement needs with business objectives, ensuring the timely implementation of network and cloud infrastructure.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
Minimum 8-10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in the technology sector.
Proven experience in sourcing and managing suppliers for cloud services, networking equipment, and infrastructure technologies.
Familiarity with key vendors in the cloud sector (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and technology procurement best practices.
Fluency in Mandarin and English, both written and verbal, is required.
Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with a strategic approach to cost optimization and supplier performance.
Proficiency with ERP systems and supply chain management software.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in opening new markets and sourcing in Asia, particularly in tech-driven industries.
Knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in networking, cloud, and IT infrastructure.
Certifications in procurement, supply chain management, or technology asset management.

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DVA DaVita Inc.

Director, Procurement Transformation and Technology

Full-time

05555 - Casa del Mundo Of...

Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory

9 months ago

2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of AmericaNo Brag, Just Fact! We are committed to an unwavering pursuit of a healthier tomorr.....

2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America

No Brag, Just Fact!

We are committed to an unwavering pursuit of a healthier tomorrow for our patients, teammates, and physician partners. When you join the DaVita Village, you're joining a winning team. Through our commitment to training, growth, and quality, we consistently achieve superior clinical outcomes while allowing teammates to excel in an award-winning environment that enables them to thrive professionally and personally.

DaVita’s procurement team also known as PRISM (Procurement, Risk reduction, Innovation, and Supply Management) is on a multi-year journey to transform our strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply management, processes into best-in-class operating models for our patients and partners. We seek an innovative leader with advanced Procurement Systems experience to join our leadership team. 

The Director of Procurement Transformation, reporting to the Senior Director of Operations Excellence, will play a vital role in leveraging technology to enable four pillars: value creation, digital transformation, risk mitigation, and talent development. This role will lead and execute high-visibility initiatives with precision and timeliness.  This leader will be responsible for developing a multi-year digital roadmap to stabilize DaVita’s existing Procure-to-pay platforms and evaluate future technology (including artificial intelligence-enabled solutions), demand planning, and inventory management systems, to name a few. The leadership responsibilities of this position include:

Drive integration of multiple program workstreams to deliver on Procurement’s transformational objectives
Experience with Coupa P2P preferred
Affect positive change on projects by analyzing performance metrics and dashboards for continuous improvement.
Lead and govern the source-to-pay (S2P) digital footprint and business optimization team.
Bring to bear previous procurement systems experience to identify and deploy best-in-class tools and platforms as necessary.
Create a culture that enables agility and automation through technology
Manage relationships with key stakeholders and business leaders to ensure digital transformation initiatives enable desired multi-year objectives and business outcomes
Thoughtfully coach and develop a team of 4+ leaders. Identify standard models and cadence for continuous improvement and automation opportunities.
Seek out innovative technology to further advance our procurement digital strategy.
Problem solver with Technology implementation experience

This role also leads Operational Excellence projects that will drive efficiencies and provide solutions that assist in maintaining a competitive cost position.  The position is a member of the Procurement Leadership Team and must uphold the Core Values of DaVita and comply with DaVita policies and regulations.

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:

• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that matter.
•Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.

• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package to enhance your health, financial well-being, and future.

• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure nationwide. Join us as we pursue our vision, "Unwavering Pursuit of a Healthier Tomorrow."

Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.

Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.

What We’ll Provide:

More than pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off
Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, and more
Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second.  We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong."  Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.  As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits  

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Salary/ Wage Range

$110,100.00 - $161,700.00 / year

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits

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Frequently Asked Questions about Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory

What are some of the careers in the Purchasing, Procurement and Inventory field in Australia?

Purchasers procure a range of products and services for the company, striving to obtain the best deal in terms of quality, quantity and price. There is a wide range of jobs under this field ranging from buyer, expeditor, procurement specialist, contract manager, purchasing manager, warehouse manager, purchasing agent, acquisition, inventory planner and sourcing.

What is the Warehouse Assistant role?

The role of warehouse assistant is to ensure inventory is processed, organised and stored. Responsibilities include package items correctly, scan delivered items, report missing inventory to supervisors, organise large bulk items, update logs for documentation processing, move materials from facilities to workstations, operate heavy machinery to move inventory and ensure workplace is free from safety hazards.

What is the Procurement Executive responsibilities?

The role of procurement executive is to oversee purchases and develop new contracts. Responsibilities include establishing cost parameters for purchases, maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers, maintain records of purchases, review all vendors/suppliers, negotiate the best deal for pricing, ensure that the supplies are high quality and update the list of suppliers.

What is the Procurement Manager role?

The role of procurement manager is to manage the company’s supply of products and services. Responsibilities include devise sourcing strategies, discover profitable suppliers, negotiate with external vendors, approve the ordering of necessary goods, finalise the purchase details, track key functional metrics to reduce expenses, perform risk management for supply contracts and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.

What is the Storekeeper responsibilities?

The role of storekeeper is to manage the maintenance of a department’s storeroom which includes stocking of operational materials and supplies. Responsibilities include keeping records to maintain inventory control, oversees mail handling, operate simple office machines, perform related and peripheral site-specific duties as required.

What is the Supply Chain Manager role?

The role of supply chain manager is to oversee and manage the company's overall supply chain management. Responsibilities include determine key supply chain KPISs, suggest solutions for process improvements, provide constructive feedback, maintain good relationships with vendors, work with finance, sales and manufacturing team to determine best vendors.

What is the Inventory Manager responsibilities?

The role of inventory manager is to monitor and report on the company’s inventory. Responsibilities include devise ways to optimise inventory control procedures, inspect the level of business supplies, ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels, record daily deliveries, place orders to replenish stock, analyse data to anticipate future needs, evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and collaborate with other staff to ensure business goals are met.