Job Objective
To manage non-medical procurement activities for hospital, ensuring timely availability of materials and services, cost-effectiveness, vendor performance, and compliance with organizational procurement policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end procurement of non-medical items, including housekeeping materials, stationery, office supplies, engineering materials, furniture, and other operational requirements.
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and timely delivery.
- Process purchase requisitions, quotations, comparative statements, purchase orders, and related documentation.
- Coordinate with internal departments to understand requirements and ensure timely material availability.
- Develop and maintain vendor relationships, assess vendor performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Monitor purchase orders, delivery schedules, pending supplies, and vendor payment coordination.
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies, approval workflows, budgetary controls, and audit requirements.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, MIS reports, and documentation for internal and external audits.
- Coordinate with stores, finance, and accounts payable teams for material receipt, invoice verification, and payment processing.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and procurement cost optimization.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Relevant experience in non-medical procurement within a hospital is mandatory.
- Knowledge of vendor management, price negotiation, purchase orders, and procurement processes.
- Understanding of non-medical materials and operational requirements in healthcare facilities.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and procurement / ERP systems.
- Strong negotiation, coordination, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple purchase requirements while meeting timelines and cost targets.