Position Overview

Responsible for managing the acquisition of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, consumables, and hospitals supplies while ensuring cost effectiveness, quality , and compliance with healthcare regulations. This role involves developing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely procurement to support.

Key Outcomes

Ensure all medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and consumables are procured and delivered on schedule to support hospital operations and patient care.
Optimize procurement processes to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality standards.
Ensure procurement expenses align with the hospital project budget.
Procure product that meet hospital safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain full documentation and traceability for audits and inspections.
Establish reliable relationships with reputable suppliers to secure the best value, quality, and service.
Implement long-term contracts to ensure continuity and stability in the supply chain.
Minimize stockout and overstock situations by implementing effective procurement planning.
Coordinate with hospital departments to align procurement with operational needs.
Identify and manage risks related to supply chain disruptions, price fluctuations, and quality issues.
Develop alternative sourcing strategies to prevent procurement delays.
Secure favorable terms in procurement contracts, including pricing, warranties, and delivery timelines.
Monitor supplier performance and enforce contract terms to ensure compliance.
Implement green procurement strategies to support environmental sustainability.
Ensure ethical sourcing by working with suppliers that meet labor and ethical standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and implement a procurement plan aligned with hospital project timelines and budget.
Identify the medical equipment, consumables, and infrastructure materials required for the hospital.
Conduct market research to source the best suppliers, pricing and quality products.
Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers for medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and construction materials.
Establish long term relationships with key vendors to ensure a stable supply chain.
Monitor supplier performance, ensuring adherence to contract terms, delivery schedules, and quality standards.
Negotiate contract with vendors to secure the best prices, warranties, and service agreements.
Ensure procurement contract comply with hospital regulations and legal requirements.
Manage contract execution, renewals, and compliance throughout the hospital project lifecycle.
Develop and monitor procurement budgets to ensure cost effective spending.
Identify cost saving opportunities while maintaining high quality standards.
Implement competitive bidding processes to achieve optimal pricing and value.
Ensure all procured items comply with healthcare and hospital regulations.
Maintain documentation and records for audit and regulatory inspections.
Work closely with legal team to ensure procurement processes align with hospital policies .
Coordinate the timely delivery and installation of medical equipment and hospital supplies.
Work with logistics providers to manage shipping, customs clearance, and warehousing.
Implement inventory control measures to avoid stock shortages or excess.
Identify and mitigate procurement risks such as supplier delays, price fluctuations, or regulatory changes.
Ensure quality checks and inspections for all purchased equipment and material before installation.
Develop contingency plans for emergency procurement needs.
Collaborate with hospital project manager, medical teams, and construction teams to align procurement with operational needs.
Provide regular reports on procurement progress, cost analysis, and supplier performance to senior management.
Act as the key liaison between vendor and hospital leadership to resolve procurement related issues.

Selection Criteria

Essential

A Bachelor's in Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Healthcare Management or related Engineering field.
3 years experience in procurement for hospitals or healthcare facility project.
Strong knowledge of medical supply chains, ERP systems, and procurement software.
Understanding of healthcare procurement laws, quality standards, and compliance requirement.
Negotiation, problem solving, and strong stakeholder management.

Procurement Supervisor