JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for sourcing suppliers, ensuring that the purchased products and materials meet specific technical specifications, as well as evaluating supplier performance. The Senior Procurement Specialist will also be responsible for ensuring timely deliveries and resolving any supply issues or discrepancies. The officer manages the Hospital’s contracts with vendors to ensures best practice and offers solutions to assist the Hospital in cost containment strategies.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Oversees the entire budget estimation and sourcing operations.
• Ensures that the supply chain needs of the Hospital are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Analyses and reviews costs
• Develops relationships with suppliers and distributors of medical supplies, and negotiates for suitable prices
• Participates in contracts drafting and negotiations
• Maintains excellent communication with all business stakeholders.
• Analyses purchases and tender bids to ensure that they have been negotiated accordingly.
• Assists in asset management procedures and stock- taking as and when require
Qualifications:
- Degree in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management or its equivalent.
- Member of a relevant Professional body
Experience:
- At least seven (7) years’ experience in a procurement environment,with 3 years at a supervisory level
Closing date: July 16, 2024