JOB SUMMARY :

Ensure the efficient sourcing, procurement, and management of pharmaceutical products and supplies necessary for the smooth operation of the pharmacy or healthcare facility. negotiating with suppliers, and adhering to budgetary constraints while ensuring the availability of essential medications and medical supplies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

· Identification of all requirements in requisition for purchase requisition issued by planning department

· Maintain the BOQ with updates from suppliers until after awarding the purchasing order.

· Receiving the price quotations through the tender process and collect them into one sheet.

· Sourcing pharmaceutical products and supplies and negotiating the best or most cost-effective contracts and deals.

· Establish delivery terms, and time of delivery

· Ensure that all potential suppliers are provided with identical information upon which the quotations are given equal opportunity to meet the desired requirements.

· Analyze all suppliers in order to select the most suitable suppliers who are able to deliver high quality products at competitive pricing.

· Negotiate the best payment terms.

· Ensure commercial, legal and contractual compliances in all the procurement transactions.

· Negotiate with suppliers on lead-time, delivery performance, schedule and quality, so as to obtain the maximum benefit for the Hospital

· Liaise with suppliers on delivery schedule so as to ensure on-time deliveries of requested Items.

· Keep accurate records to justify the process and any other related decisions made in this regard

· Issuance of Purchase order.

· Tracking and expediting of Shipment.

· Keep updated with market developments and assist in Vendor Development.

· Assist Tendering and Costing Department as required.

· Provide personalized coordinated care, and support for staff and families

· Treat people with dignity, compassion, and respect.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, or related field

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

· Min. two years of experience in supply chain, in a healthcare or pharmaceutical setting.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

· Comprehensive English correspondence and English speaking.

· Computer literate.

· Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)

· Negotiation skills

· Understanding of supply chain procedures

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Procurement Officer