Inventory Planning and Procurement Manager

Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

Monthly Salary: MYR 7000 - 8000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Manager to lead our Inventory Planning & Purchasing team within a healthcare and medical devices setting. This role is responsible for ensuring the availability of critical medical supplies and equipment while optimizing inventory levels and managing procurement operations

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management:

Lead and manage a team of inventory planners and purchasing officers providing guidance coaching and performance management.
Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
Develop team capabilities through training and professional development initiatives.

Inventory Planning:

Oversee inventory planning strategies to ensure adequate stock levels across departments and facilities.
Analyze demand forecasts usage trends and business requirements to optimize inventory.
Implement inventory control measures to minimize waste manage expiry risks and ensure traceability.

Purchasing & Supplier Management:

Manage procurement activities including sourcing negotiation and vendor performance evaluation.
Ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing of medical supplies and equipment.
Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and ensure compliance with healthcare and medical devices procurement standards.

Compliance & Collaboration:

Ensure all inventory and purchasing activities comply with Medical Device Authority or any other relevant authority regulations
Collaborate with business finance and operations teams to align supply chain strategies with organizational goals.
Support audits and reporting requirements related to inventory suppliers and procurement.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills healthcare supply chain expertise and a commitment to operational excellence and compliance.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory and purchasing management with at least 2 years in a leadership role within healthcare.
Strong understanding of healthcare supply chain operations and regulatory requirements.
Proficiency in inventory and procurement systems (e.g. SAP)
Excellent leadership communication and analytical skills.

Key Competencies:

Strategic inventory planning
Team leadership and development
Supplier and contract management
Regulatory compliance
Customs Compliance
Budgeting and cost control
Cross-functional collaboration