MATERIAL MANAGEMENT MANAGER (PURCHASING)

Melaka Straits Medical Centre Sdn Bhd; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Malacca is seeking a Material Management Manager to oversee purchasing and procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, at least 3 years of managerial experience in purchasing, and strong knowledge of supply chain management. This role involves developing policies, monitoring vendor performance, and supporting senior management in procurement-related matters. The company emphasizes a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of supply chain management and vendor management.
• 3 years' experience in purchasing as a manager.
• Healthcare industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing, procurement, and distribution of materials and equipment.
• Develop and maintain policies for material control systems.
• Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contracts.

Skills

Supply chain management

Vendor management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Job description

MATERIAL MANAGEMENT MANAGER (PURCHASING)

We embrace diversity and inclusion and welcome everyone for who they are. At OMSMC, we offer a working environment characterized by trust, openness, respect and tolerance and are committed to give all applicants and employees equal opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall purchasing, procurement, acquisition and distribution of materials, equipment and services, by maintaining the supply inventory in a cost saving and timely manner for the hospital.

Serve as a resource to senior management and physicians in matters related to purchasing procedures, expense reduction initiatives, value analysis and contract negotiations.

Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and material control systems.

Monitor and evaluate the performance of vendors and suppliers to ensure that all parties are complying with contractual terms.

Establish operational procedures for goods receive, issue, transfer and inventory control.

Review monthly inventory movement report to identify key areas for improvement.

Job Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.

3 years'+ purchasing experience in the capacity as a manager.

Strong knowledge of supply chain management and management of vendors and suppliers.

Experience in the healthcare industry will be an added advantage.

Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership quality whilst always maintaining professionalism.

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Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre is a 300-bedded, fully-integrated multidisciplinary specialist centre located at the beach area of Klebang, a mere 10 minutes from the heart of the Melaka Heritage City. Our aim is to be the leader for value-based, high quality healthcare in the region, and our dedicated team are ever ready to serve the local community and visiting health tourists with quality healthcare services.

At Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre, we want you to have the utmost comfort while seeking treatment with us and therefore, we strive to provide wholehearted service that pays attention to your needs. Together with our medical specialists from various disciplines, our centre also provides facilities such as Operating Rooms, Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging Services, an In-House Laboratory, Pharmacy Services, Dialysis Centre, Diagnostic Centre and a Rehabilitation Centre. In addition, patients and visitors can also find other facilities such as a cafeteria, a bakery, a 24-hours convenience store, car park, gifts shops and other retail shops.

Owned by Oriental Holdings Berhad (“OHB”), a 50 years old public-listed company in Malaysia, Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre strives to bring quality and trusted healthcare services to the community as well as visiting tourists.