Requirements
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a relevant field.From 2 to 4 years of experience in the medical field (previous experience in a hospital is required).The ability to communicate with confidence and build respect.Excellent negotiation and networking skills.Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software.
Description
Obtain and process purchase requests related to medical purchases.Participate in the development of RFQs alongside requesting departments, detailing required items, specifications, terms of delivery, and other details. Ensure that all requirements are accurately documented and in line with purchasing policies and procedures.Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers and select the best quotation, ensuring that the bid process is fair, transparent, and impartial.Issue purchase orders related to medical purchases and continuously monitor open purchase orders, if any.Ensure all documentation is stored in clear versions and is easily accessible to all purchasing departments.Maintain and update the supplier database, ensuring that all supplier information is continually current.Handle vendors’ technical queries and correspondence, or escalate them to the Medical Purchasing Team Leader when necessary.Contribute to the settlement of disputes with suppliers relating to technical specifications of purchased items and/or commercial terms of purchase orders, ensuring disputes are resolved in a timely and efficient manner.Evaluate the cost and quality of medical materials, equipment, and products purchased, perform supplier evaluations, and update the list of approved/blacklisted suppliers.Follow up on the delivery process.