Job Summary

Job Role / Responsibilities:

Responsible for executing the procurement of goods and services in accordance with organizational policies, quality standards, and budgetary constraints. This role involves managing the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, bidding, negotiation, and purchase order issuance, to ensure timely availability of required items at optimal cost and quality.

Specifically you will be responsible for:

Procurement Execution

  • Review and process purchase requisitions in line with procurement policies.
  • Source suppliers and obtain competitive quotations for required goods/services.
  • Prepare and issue purchase orders ensuring compliance with internal controls.

Supplier Management

  • Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
  • Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, delivery, and service.
  • Resolve supply issues, including late deliveries or quality concerns.

Price Negotiation & Cost Control

  • Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve savings and added value.
  • Monitor market trends and price fluctuations to optimize procurement strategy.

Documentation & ERP Usage

  • Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and correspondence.
  • Use ERP systems to manage procurement transactions and reporting.

Internal Collaboration

  • Coordinate with requestors/end-users to clarify requirements and delivery expectations.
  • Work closely with finance, warehouse, and inventory teams to ensure seamless flow of materials.

Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure all procurement activities follow organizational policies, ethical practices, and legal standards.
  • Support audits and documentation requests.

Continuous Improvement

  • Participate in initiatives for process improvement and automation in procurement.
  • Identify opportunities for vendor consolidation and standardization

Required Skills

Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree OR 14 Years of Education (preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field)
  • Professional certification in inventory or supply chain management is a plus.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience (preferably in purchasing or supply chain management)
  • Previous experience of using ERP systems or inventory management software

Procurement Knowledge

  • Understanding of Procurement Processes: Knowledge of end-to-end purchasing lifecycle — from requisition to payment (P2P).
  • Category-Specific Knowledge: Familiarity with the goods or services being procured (e.g., medical supplies, IT equipment, consumables).
  • Market Awareness: Understanding of supplier markets, trends, and pricing dynamics.

Technical Competencies

  • ERP and Procurement Software: Proficiency in using enterprise systems like Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, or similar for order processing and reporting.
  • MS Office Proficiency: Particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for reporting, data analysis, and documentation.
  • Data Analysis: Ability to analyze quotations, historical spend data, and supplier metrics to support decision-making.
  • Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate favorable prices, payment terms, and service agreements.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Details

  • Published:
    4 Jul 2025
  • Industry:Healthcare/Hospital/Medical
  • Job Function:Procurement
  • Qualification:Bachelors
  • Experience:1 Year
  • Type:Full Time
  • Shift:Morning
  • Positions:1