Healthcare Supply Chain & Procurement Leader - Dubai

AMI Healthcare; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AMI Healthcare in Dubai is seeking a Supply Chain and Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, purchasing, inventory and logistics for the hospital. You will secure medical devices, implants, pharmaceuticals and consumables that clinicians need, ensuring the right quality, price and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes strategy, governance, supplier management, regulatory compliance with UAE and Dubai Health Authority, and cross-functional collaboration with clinical teams to drive cost efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree and professional certification are advantageous.
• At least 8 years of procurement and supply chain experience, with 3+ years in management.
• Proven experience buying medical devices, implants, and consumables for surgical services.
• Working knowledge of UAE and Dubai healthcare regulations and import procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement and supply chain strategy aligned with clinical services, budget and growth plan.
• Establish procurement policies, approval limits and delegation of authority; ensure compliance.
• Prepare annual purchasing budgets and report spend, savings and SLAs to senior management.
• Run tenders, RFQs, and contract negotiations for medical devices, implants, pharmaceuticals, and non-clinical goods/services.
• Manage supplier onboarding, contracts and performance, including price agreements and SLAs.
• Standardize processes to drive cost reductions via value analysis, group purchasing and volume agreements.
• Oversee relationships with local distributors and international manufacturers, including import requirements.
• Lead inventory, warehousing and logistics; maintain stock levels and control costly write-offs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and support audits (e.g., JCI) for supply chain processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with clinicians, nursing, pharmacy, finance and engineering to forecast demand and resolve supply issues.

Skills

Sourcing & procurement

Budgeting & cost control

Leadership & people mgmt

Negotiation & stakeholder mgmt

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/related field

Master's degree (advantage)

CPSM/CIPS/CSCP certification preferred

Tools

ERP system (healthcare)

Inventory management software

Job description

AMI Healthcare in Dubai is seeking a Supply Chain and Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, purchasing, inventory and logistics for the hospital. You will secure medical devices, implants, pharmaceuticals and consumables that clinicians need, ensuring the right quality, price and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes strategy, governance, supplier management, regulatory compliance with UAE and Dubai Health Authority, and cross-functional collaboration with clinical teams to drive cost efficiency