Medical Buyer

National Medical Care; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Medical Buyer to manage procurement of medical supplies, ensuring compliance with purchasing policies. The role involves negotiating with vendors, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of quality products.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in procurement of medical supplies.

Responsibilities

• Reviews requisitions and purchase orders for compliance.
• Surveys market prices and negotiates with vendors.
• Maintains vendor lists and ensures timely delivery.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor Relationships

Administrative Practices

Computer Systems

Fluency in English

Arabic Translation

Education

Diploma in General Management

B.A or Diploma in Material Management

Job description

Job Summary

The Medical Buyer is responsible for purchasing medical supplies like Disposable & Consumable, Laboratory Items, Instruments, Medical Spare Parts, Pharmacy Drugs & IV Solutions and Equipment's, in the required quantity and quality at the most advantageous price, with compliance of Purchasing Policies Manual / Delegation of Authority Matrix (NMC Corporate Office).

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews requisitions to ensure compliance of purchasing policies.

• Reviews all purchase orders for accuracy in content, as well as Arabic translation.

• Surveys market prices and availability from various sources to obtain information of items for purchase.

• Compares prices, specifications, shelf life and delivery dates and assist in the preparation of purchase orders as required. Selects samples from vendors and present to end-users in order to correctly select the materials.

• Negotiates with vendors for competitive prices and terms.

• Consults with the Department Head if it becomes necessary to purchase a substitute item.

• Drafts all necessary documents (English & Arabic) related to purchasing.

• Communicates with vendors when necessary to assure prompt delivery and accuracy of orders.

• Researches and answers questions for all departments regarding purchase orders.

• Maintaining useful and up-to-date vendor list (prepared vendor).

• Meets current objectives and positions the organization for future growth. Completes daily tasks and assignments and processes large volumes of work associated with the operation of the department.

• Builds positive relationships based on respect for others. Demonstrates a helpful positive attitude. Maintains effective communication with peers, staff and visitors.

• Meets and exceeds expectations of internal and external customers. All organizational and departmental standards regarding quality of performance are met. Demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality. Participates in quality improvement programs as directed.

• Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of the employee's knowledge, skills and abilities.

Reporting to

• Direct Procurement Supervisor

Supervisory Level

• None

Qualifications:

A minimum of:

Education:

• Diploma in General Management, Desirable B.A or Diploma in Material Management.

Experience:

• Two (2) years experience in procurement of Medical supplies.

Competencies & skills:

• Knowledge of vendor and product relationships.
• Knowledge of office and administrative practices related to purchasing
• Skills in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other employees, and vendors.
• Negotiation skills.
• Competent working knowledge in computer systems.
• Fluency in English so to be able to read manual/catalogue in both Arabic and English Languages.
• Able to translate between English and Arabic.