Job Description
- Assist in developing and implementing procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective purchasing of materials and services.
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery time, and service.
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers.
- Maintain and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery performance, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels and reduce excess inventory costs.
- Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
- Implement and maintain inventory control systems and processes.
- Coordinate and manage logistics and distribution to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Work closely with internal departments, including production, finance, and sales, to align supply chain activities with business objectives.
- Optimize supply chain processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Develop and maintain vendor performance metrics and monitor supplier performance.
- Address and resolve any issues or disputes with suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements in all procurement activities
- Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities, supplier performance, and inventory status.
- Analyze data to identify trends, opportunities for cost savings, and areas for improvement.
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting for procurement and supply chain activities.
- Supervise and provide guidance to junior procurement and supply chain staff.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
- Identify training and development needs for team members and provide necessary support.
- Any other task assigned by direct supervisor or as decided by manager.
Note: “Indus Hospital & Health Network is an employer that does not tolerate Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.”