REF: TNH/HRD/PO/03/2023
Reporting to Procurement Manager, Medical & Non-Medical, the successful candidate will implement the Hospital’s sourcing, tendering and purchasing activities to ensure efficiency, cost effectiveness and value for money in line with the Hospital’s objectives.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide support and guidance to user departments in the development of specifications;
Ensure efficient and cost effective sourcing and delivery of materials, services and/or equipment to user departments;
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for spend management, supplier development and management, category buying, contracts, vendor managed inventory and rating processes amongst others;
Lead supplier pre-qualification, selection and development processes, quotation and tender processes in a timely and transparent manner;
Contribute to lead-time reduction and demand management initiatives so as to optimize inventory levels;
Ensure cost-effectiveness, quality and timely procurement and delivery of all supplies services.
Manage development and preparation of contracts and ensure all contracts renewals reviews are done on time;
Prepare appropriate financial, inventory and other reports; and
Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Economics, Supply Chain Management or any other related field from a recognized institution.
Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in local and international procurement.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Experience in warehousing and inventory management.
Thorough understanding of procurement laws and procedures.
Knowledge and experience in demand and supply system and best procurement practices.
Knowledge and effective application of all procurement and relevant hospital policies, processes, procedures and guidelines to consistently achieve required compliance standards or benchmarks
Highly analytical and excellent negotiation skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
High level of integrity
Knowledge of supply chain management in multi user/network environment
Knowledge of international procurement and logistics management
Attention to detail