Supply Chain and Procurement Manager

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

Role Summary

The Supply Chain and Procurement Manager leads all sourcing, purchasing, inventory, and logistics activity for the hospital. The role secures the medical devices, implants, pharmaceuticals, consumables, and services that clinical teams need, at the right quality, price, and time. It supports a focused service model built around diabetes care and ambulatory surgery, with disciplined operating-theatre and cath lab utilization and procedure-level cost control.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Governance

• Develop and execute the procurement and supply chain strategy aligned with the hospital's clinical services, budget, and growth plan.
• Establish procurement policies, approval limits, and delegation of authority, and ensure compliance with them.
• Prepare annual purchasing budgets and report spend, savings, and service-level performance to senior management.

Sourcing and Supplier Management

• Run tenders, RFQs, and contract negotiations for medical equipment, implants, surgical and cath lab consumables, pharmaceuticals, and non-clinical goods and services.
• Select, onboard, and evaluate suppliers; manage contracts, pricing agreements, and service-level agreements.
• Pursue cost reduction through standardization, value analysis with clinicians, group purchasing, and volume agreements.
• Manage relationships with local distributors and international manufacturers, including import and customs requirements.

Inventory, Warehousing, and Logistics

• Maintain optimal stock levels, par levels, and reorder points to avoid stock-outs and expiry write-offs.
• Oversee the main store, pharmacy store, and theatre and cath lab consignment stock, including cold chain and controlled-item handling.
• Lead cycle counts, annual stock takes, and reconciliation of inventory records.
• Coordinate receiving, inspection, distribution, and returns, including product recalls and field safety notices.

Compliance and Quality

• Ensure all products and suppliers meet UAE and Dubai Health Authority requirements, including product registration, licensing, and traceability.
• Support accreditation and audit readiness (such as JCI) for supply chain processes.
• Manage asset tagging, warranty, and preventive-maintenance contracts together with biomedical engineering.

Systems, Team, and Collaboration

• Use the hospital ERP and inventory modules to drive requisitions, purchase orders, and stock control, and propose process improvements.
• Lead, train, and evaluate the procurement, store, and logistics team.
• Partner with surgeons, nursing, pharmacy, finance, and biomedical engineering to forecast demand and resolve supply issues.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; a master's degree is an advantage.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or CSCP is preferred.
• At least 8 years of procurement and supply chain experience, including 3 or more years in a managerial role within a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Proven experience buying medical devices, implants, and consumables for surgical and procedural services.
• Working knowledge of UAE and Dubai healthcare regulations, import procedures, and local supplier markets.
• Experience with healthcare ERP and inventory management systems.

Skills and Competencies

• Negotiation, contract management, and commercial acumen.
• Analytical skills, with strong budgeting and spend-analysis ability.
• Leadership and team development.
• Clear communication with clinicians, executives, and suppliers.
• Integrity, with a strict approach to conflict of interest and ethical sourcing.
• Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators

• Cost savings and purchase price variance against budget.
• Stock availability, stock-out incidents, and expired or obsolete stock value.
• Supplier on-time-in-full delivery and contract compliance.
• Procure-to-pay cycle time and inventory accuracy.

Working Conditions

On-site role at the hospital in Dubai, with occasional visits to suppliers and warehouses. The role may require flexibility to respond to urgent clinical supply needs. Compensation and benefits are in line with the Dubai healthcare market and will be confirmed in the offer.