Procurement Specialist | Healthcare | Al Futtaim Health

Al-Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Specialist to oversee purchasing activities for clinics. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts and ensuring timely order processing. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of procurement experience in healthcare, focusing on sourcing and supplier management. Join a team dedicated to delivering top-quality medical supplies to frontline healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• 5 years of procurement experience in the healthcare industry, preferably in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing agreements and service contracts.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoice & PO processing.
• Identify procurement sources for clinical and non-clinical goods.

Skills

Negotiations and networking

Sourcing and procurement techniques

Decision-making

Supplier management software knowledge

Analytical skills

Customer service focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a medical education-related field

Job description

Overview

The incumbent is responsible for performing the purchasing activities of the clinics under the supervision of the Head of Supply Chain Management. The role is responsible for negotiating pricing agreements and service contracts related to the clinic purchasing transactions.

What You Will Do

• Negotiating pricing agreements and service contracts
• Timely and accurate execution and follow-up of purchasing transactions
• Ensuring timely and accurate invoice & PO processing
• Adhere to policies and procedures established related to purchasing transactions
• Identifying clinical and non-clinical purchase requirements
• Identifying procurement sources for clinical and non-clinical goods and services
• Managing the item returns process
• Focusing on customer service and employee engagement

Job-Specific Skills

• Proven working experience as a procurement executive/specialist
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques
• Negotiations and networking
• Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent presentation and analytical skills
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Good decision making skills
• Strong strategic thinking skills
• Critical thinking
• Conflict management

About The Team

Comprising highly skilled professionals led by our Head of Procurement, the team plays a vital role in powering healthcare operations. With expertise in sourcing, negotiating, and securing the timely delivery of top-quality medical supplies, they ensure our frontline teams are always equipped to provide the best care.

What Qualifies You for the Role

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a medical education–related field.

Minimum Experience

At least 5 years of procurement experience within the healthcare industry, preferably in a hospital setting.