Strategic Healthcare Procurement Leader

UNITED MEDICARE PTE LTD; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITED MEDICARE PTE LTD in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Procurement and Supply Chain professional to manage end-to-end sourcing, vendor relations, and inventory control for medical and non-medical supplies. The role supports operational priorities and patient care requirements.

You will oversee budgeting, compliance with healthcare regulations, and emergency procurement, collaborating with nursing, finance, and administration teams to ensure reliable supply chains while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree/Diploma in related discipline
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in procurement, vendor management, inventory, and compliance in healthcare contexts

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for medical and non-medical supplies (medications, PPE, food, cleaning, equipment)
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors
• Ensure continuous supply of critical items without shortages
• Oversee inventory levels to prevent overstocking or stockouts
• Implement inventory control systems and regular audits
• Coordinate with nursing and operations teams to forecast demand
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers
• Monitor vendor performance (quality, delivery, pricing)
• Resolve issues related to delays, quality concerns, or discrepancies
• Ensure all purchases comply with healthcare regulations and standards
• Verify that medical supplies meet safety and regulatory requirements
• Maintain proper documentation for audits and inspections
• Develop and manage procurement budgets
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising patient care
• Track spending and prepare procurement reports
• Work closely with nursing staff, finance, and administration
• Align procurement activities with patient care needs and operational priorities
• Support emergency procurement during critical situations (e.g., outbreaks)
• Oversee the Front Office function, such as call inquiries and visitor management
• Ensure staff in the operation teams are trained and competent
• Work with Centralised Transport Services (CTS) to meet residents' transport needs
• Work with CTS to ensure transport resources are efficiently used
• Maintain a record of transport requests and communicate with CTS for fulfillment
• Take on special projects such as Contract Management, Special Business Development, Procurement
• Undertake any other responsibilities as directed by Management of the Company

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor Degree/Diploma in related discipline

Job description

UNITED MEDICARE PTE LTD in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Procurement and Supply Chain professional to manage end-to-end sourcing, vendor relations, and inventory control for medical and non-medical supplies. The role supports operational priorities and patient care requirements.

You will oversee budgeting, compliance with healthcare regulations, and emergency procurement, collaborating with nursing, finance, and administration teams to ensure reliable supply chains while maintaining