Procurement Specialist | Healthcare | Al Futtaim Health

Robinson & Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified regional business in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing transactions and negotiate contracts within the healthcare sector. Candidates should have at least 5 years of procurement experience in a hospital setting and a bachelor's degree in a related field. This role offers the opportunity to engage in a vital team ensuring the timely delivery of medical supplies, contributing to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation and networking skills

Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software

Proven working experience as a procurement executive/specialist

Excellent presentation and analytical skills

Strong leadership and supervisory skills

Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Strong strategic thinking skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a medical education–related field

Job description

Overview

Procurement Specialist | Healthcare | Al Futtaim Health

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world\'s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group\’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

What You Will Do

• Negotiate pricing agreements and service contracts
• Timely and accurate execution and follow-up of purchasing transactions
• Ensure timely and accurate invoice and PO processing
• Adhere to policies and procedures established related to purchasing transactions
• Identify clinical and non-clinical purchase requirements
• Identify procurement sources for clinical and non-clinical goods and services
• Manage the returns process for items
• Maintain a strong focus on customer service and employee engagement

Required Skills to Be Successful

Job-Specific Skills

• Proven working experience as a procurement executive/specialist
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques
• Negotiation and networking skills
• Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data
• Excellent presentation and analytical skills
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication 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
• At least 5 years of procurement experience within the healthcare industry, preferably in a hospital setting

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