Pharmacy Purchasing Assistant

Sunway Medical Centre Sdn Bhd; Subang Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Modern hospital

Competitive pay

Bonus

Job summary

Sunway Medical Centre Sdn Bhd is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support hospital procurement, maintain stock levels, and coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery.

You will prepare purchase orders, monitor approvals, and liaise with internal teams to meet patient care requirements. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; prior hospital purchasing experience is an advantage, and proficiency in MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with high accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Fresh graduates with relevant qualifications encouraged to apply.
• Experience in hospital/healthcare purchasing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate stock levels through timely procurement.
• Prepare, issue, and follow up on purchase orders and approvals.
• Monitor delivery schedules and liaise with vendors for timely delivery.
• Update databases of inventory, suppliers, and products for sourcing.
• Coordinate with end-users and vendors on product customization where applicable.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Office

Communication

Vendor liaison

Education

Diploma in Healthcare

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained through timely procurement to meet customer and hospital requirements.
• Assist in the timely preparation, issuance, and submission of purchase orders, including follow-up on approval processes.
• Monitor delivery schedules closely and liaise with vendors to ensure prompt and accurate supply of goods. Maintain procurement and delivery tracking reports as required.
• Support sourcing activities by maintaining and updating databases of hospital inventory, alternative products, and suppliers through engagement with existing vendors, hospitals, subsidiaries, and local suppliers.
• Coordinate with end-users and vendors on product customization requirements to ensure specifications are met where applicable.

Why Join Us?

• Career development with continuous learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a modern hospital committed to quality patient care.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Attractive contractual bonus.

Job Requirements:

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Fresh graduates with relevant qualifications (e.g. Diploma in Healthcare, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field) are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in purchasing within a hospital or healthcare setting will be an added advantage.

Sunway Healthcare is part of the Sunway Group, one of Malaysia's largest conglomerates with core interest in property, construction, education and healthcare. The group currently runs Sunway Medical Centre, which is one of the largest private tertiary hospitals in the region with 636 beds and is accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS). The group is also building 5 more hospitals in different cities in Malaysia which will complete in stages over the next four years.

Sunway Healthcare is part of the Sunway Group, one of Malaysia's largest conglomerates with core interest in property, construction, education and healthcare. The group currently runs Sunway Medical Centre, which is one of the largest private tertiary hospitals in the region with 636 beds and is accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS). The group is also building 5 more hospitals in different cities in Malaysia which will complete in stages over the next four years.

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