Purpose of the Job:
To provide leadership, strategic and tactical direction, and accountability in areas including procurement, scheduling and logistics.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities are:
Develop an inventory management strategy with the aim of controlling costs within budgetary limits, generating savings, rationalizing inventory and maximizing available working capital;
Verify supplier qualifications to ensure compliance with Hospital regulations.
Prepare, and monitor the management of annual budgets for the department;
Plan, organize, direct, manage and evaluate the Procurement and supply chain management activities and budget;
Develop and communicate Procurement and supply chain management policies, procedures and standards for all inventory control processes and functions and ensure compliance with statutory requirements;
Develop and implement procedures for Procurement and supply chain reception, receipting, storage and dispatch, including ensuring quality control and inspection system are documented;
Ensure compliance with government and national regulations during international procurement.
Participate in inventory pricing processes and ensure consistency with purchase negotiations.
Preparing and coordinating the preparation of reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions;
Planning and conducting meetings with all reporting staff to ensure compliance with established practices;
Confer with section and department heads including line managers to coordinate Procurement and supply chain management activities in order to minimize costs;
Monitor inventory levels and movement using computerized inventory management system in order to avoid under- and overstocking of items;
Surveying the market for latest trends in price, availability, delivery and quality to ensure quality control and profitability;
Spearhead negotiations on behalf of Hospital on procurement matters
Overseeing the effective implementation of all purchase agreements and contracts
Manage and maintain records, including stock profiles and stock locations indicating quantity, type and value of inventory on hand to protect against stock-outs
Managing and coordinating schedules, task assignments, and the allocation of all resources
Undertake any other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Masters in Procurement and Supply Chain Management is an added advantage
Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience, preferably in a Hospital setup.
Experience in international procurement is an added advantage.
Membership with KISM/CIPS in good standing.
Demonstrates professional competence, accountability, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, adept at presenting complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
Experience with Procurement Management Information systems.
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Must have a thorough knowledge of the Industrial Market.