ASSISTANT MANAGER - PROCUREMENT - Dental Medical Consumables
Basic Purpose of the role
Responsible for procurement of medical consumables in hospitals, communicating with suppliers regarding obtaining quotations and generating purchase order, ensuring maintenance of purchase order files either manually or electronically and handling of petty cash for the facility. Also responsible for insuring policies and procedures are being followed and appropriate documentation is retained while insuring customer service support to assigned departments.
Key Responsibilities of the role
Coordinating purchasing activities.
Reviewing and evaluating contracts, approving award letters and purchase orders, negotiating change orders, and determining sole source validity
Reviewing and checking for accuracy requests and specifications, and assigning to subordinate for necessary action
Liaising between suppliers and concerned departments on any procurement related activities, procedures, order status, and problem resolution
Approving source selection methods in accordance with procurement policies and procedures
Reviewing and approving purchase requests/orders in accordance with the authority matrix
Working with divisions and concerned staff to determine causes of problems, develop alternative methods to solve problems and to implement strategies for resolution
Resolving ad hoc problems such as bid disputes and supplier protests in collaboration with concerned departments
Coordinating sourcing for all medical consumables required
Setting operational levels
Supporting the development of operational metrics and goals for the purchasing department (service level monitoring, open purchasing orders, etc.)
Ensuring that goals for all operational and JCIA metrics are met or exceeded
Reporting
Preparing weekly/monthly purchase and other expense reports
Creating and issuing purchase orders to suppliers
Liaising with facility and suppliers
Liaising with facility departments / personnel to determine needs and establish requirements
Contacting suppliers frequently to know the exact arrival time of supplies
Communicating with department to provide, receive information concerning suggested products and vendors, order status and receive invoice payment
Maintaining the proper and appropriate professional and ethical relationships with all vendor representatives, conducting business affairs according to principles and guidelines of the prudent purchasing philosophy
Assisting the Purchasing Manager
Assisting with the development and revision of procurement and contracting policies, procedures, and strategies for the facilities
Representing the
Purchasing Manager
in selected meetings
Meeting or exceeding targets and service levels standards set by the
Purchasing Manager
Assisting with the implementation of short- and long-term procurement strategies designed to reduce costs and improve quality and service while meeting facility's goals and objectives
Overseeing the procurement activities of facility and ensuring procurement terms and conditions are complied with
Periodically obtaining internal and external feedback, and reporting on effectiveness of procurement services, including customer satisfaction, and proposing methods for continuous improvement
Assisting the
Purchasing Manager
with 'on the job' training for the purchasing personnel
Performing other duties as assigned by the
Purchasing Manager
within the scope of knowledge and skills
Contributing to team effort
Planning and supervising the day to day activities of the subordinates; streamlining processes wherever possible
Evaluating workload, conducting performance evaluation and initiating necessary disciplinary actions
Understanding the training requirements of the team and communicating the same for the benefit of the training department
Providing on the job training and orienting the team during course of work
Fulfilling committee responsibilities
Providing input and guidance on purchasing and procurement related matters and on operational decisions relating to that
Remaining involved in Operational Committees and Task Forces as appropriate
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration/Supply Chain or a relevant field OR
Diploma in relevant field with 3 years of additional experience
Desired:
Master's degree or equivalent in Business Administration or a relevant field
Specialist Certifications
Desired:
Recognized Supply Chain certifications such as Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)