Medical Procurement Specialist (4 months contract)

Job Summary

Responsible for timely procurement of medical consumables for AMC, while ensuring cost effectiveness commensurate with quality. All purchases shall be in accordance with AMC standard practices as well as local and federal laws. The Buyer will promote and maintain a high level of communication and liaison with the external supplier community and the AMC departments.   

Job Responsibilities:

  • Ensures that all purchasing is in accordance with AMC policies and procedures as well as governmental regulations.

  • Solicits products information from local and international suppliers and manufacturers ensuring cost effectiveness commensurate with quality. 

  • Conducts market research on local and international suppliers and the products they represent.

  • Prepare invitations to Bid (ITB), Invitation to Tender (ITT), and requests for quotations (RFQ) for issuance to approved vendors.

  • Undertakes complex types of procurement dealing with specialized medical products.

  • Reviews submitted proposals and quotations with respect to administrative compliance, quality, suitability, delivery and pricing.

  • Prepares samples of medical supplies to be tested together with the related correspondences for the supervisor's signature.

  • Assists in maintaining and updating the register of approved suppliers for medical supplies and equipment.

  • Prepare analysis sheets, evaluate quotations received, and provide comments/ recommendations to his /her supervisor on the awards to be made based on financial submissions

  • Performs negotiations with bidders in an effort to reduce procurement costs and improve quality.

  • Prepares contracts recommendations and purchase orders for approval by the Procurement Supervisor and higher authorities.

  • Prepares and maintains accurate records and documentations on solicitations, responses, purchase, contracts, correspondences, and related follow up.

  • Expedites outstanding purchase orders to ensure delivery requirements are met.

  • Comments on reports of Product Complaint received from users and prepare draft replies.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in business. 

  • Certified Professional Purchaser Accreditation is preferred. 

  • Minimum 5 years in a purchasing environment

  • References that will attest to candidates values in maintaining confidentiality of purchasing and financial information

  • References that will confirm candidates previous compliance with standards, policies and procedures especially ones dealing with conflict of interest.

  • Experience working in major purchasing departments of large hospitals dealing with specialized medical products.  

  • Strong knowledge in computerized ERP systems and e-procurement.

Skills/Qualifications:

  • English language competency

  • Team Building and Leadership

  • Exemplifies excellent customer service skills

  • Communication Skills

  • Organizing / Planning Ability

  • Adaptability

  • Problem-Solving Skills

  • Personal Work Ethic

  • Analytical skills

  • Attention to details

  • Integrity

  • Computer Skills

 

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