Procurement Manager at DCSL Corporate Services Limited

Job Description

• Develop and Implement a Robust Procurement Policy and Procedure
• Establish re-order levels for Consumables and procedures for making and filing requisitions to ensure uninterrupted hospital operations.
• Establish a Centralized Stockkeeping Repository for all Hospital consumables and Procurement.
• Undertake periodic stocktaking and stock counts across all the Hospital locations reconciling, discrepancies and identifying obsolete or slow-moving inventory items for proper disposal or replacement.
• Keep an updated Register of approved Vendors/Suppliers in respect of all Hospital suppliers including developing a supplier onboarding procedure.
• Identify and maintain a strong network of reliable and quality-driven suppliers/vendors.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and requirements.
• Develop and implement a procurement budget, forecasting procurement needs and monitoring purchases to ensure strict adherence to approved budget.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, negotiate competitive pricing and implement costeffective procurement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and industry standards in procurement processes.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, vendor contracts and related documentation.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to reconcile invoices, resolve payment discrepancies and ensure proper documentation for audit purposes.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in procurement, preferably in the healthcare or related Sector.
• Advanced knowledge of procurement principles, practices and regulations. Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in using procurement software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders across different departments.
• Good knowledge of relevant healthcare regulations and standards.