Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

• Negotiate the purchase of materials and equipment required by the Hospital, ensuring that these meet specifications and can be delivered at the correct time at the most favorable prices.
• Monitor purchase orders to ensure that these are modified to meet changes in requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date lists of Suppliers and pricing arrangements to ensure that the Hospital achieves the most favorable commercial terms.
• Monitor the performance of suppliers and products to ensure that they meet the required standards.
• Maintain an awareness of quantities of stocks of materials and equipment to ensure that shortages are avoided.
• Monitor the purchasing arrangements of different departments and functions to ensure that they are taking advantage of the most favorable terms.
• Report any significant supply problems to ensure that departments and functions are kept aware of any potential difficulties.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant field
• Experience: 4-8 years in a same role, Hospital Experience is a MUST
• Able to Use Hospital Software Programs, Preferable DMS
• Wide Network of Suppliers for Medical and Non-Medical Supplies
• Excellent Negotiation Skills