Under general supervision, manages the hospital’s purchasing department to include the procurement of supplies, equipment and services as well as co-ordinate and maintain the contract files.
Qualifications for the Procurement Manager Job
Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics. In lieu of an advanced degree, eight years of experience at a management level in a healthcare purchasing field will be accepted.
Experience A minimum of seven years’ experience in a healthcare material management/purchasing environment to include at least four years of supervisory experience and a Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP). Extensive knowledge of the contracting and contract management process.
Skills Knowledge of healthcare purchasing processes, inventory control oversight procedures, purchasing business administration and hospital procurement law.
Must have good knowledge of pathology.
Lead role in component and material procurement including supplier selection, price benchmarking and price negotiation for deployment works.
Lead role in supplier relationship management including contract negotiation, monitoring supplier performance, volume leverage and total cost management objectives and ensure adherence to contractual commitments.
Drive long term capacity and supply strategies for various components.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures and external governance including government directives and regulatory requirements.
Providing strategic and analytical support to underpin the role of delivering a commercial and cost-effective contract procuring process for the business.
Carrying out supplier audits in support of the development of an approved vendor list.
Identify cost reductions, efficiency opportunities and contribute to the achievement of efficient targets.
Ensure suppliers that engage in timely deliveries, right quality and quantity and cost are always engaged to ensure the organization gets value for money in all its dealings.
Skilled in oral communication.
Skilled in using negotiation techniques related to contracts for supplies and services.
Skilled in data analysis and interpretation of data to achieve desired financial results.
Ability to manage and co-ordinate the work of others.
Good in Microsoft Excel.
