Supply Chain Manager

Life Healthcare Group (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Supply Manager to oversee procurement activities. This role demands expertise in negotiations, contract management, and stakeholder engagement, backed by a clinical background as a Registered Nurse. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and a bachelor's degree in commerce or similar. Join this team to make a meaningful impact in improving patient care while enjoying market-related remuneration and benefits.

Benefits

Market related remuneration

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Cellphone allowance

13th cheque

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification ideally with ICU or Theatre experience.
• Working knowledge of medical products and services.
• Bachelor's degree in commerce would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities including negotiations and price management.
• Negotiate and manage contract terms and conditions.
• Foster strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Exceptional communication

Problem-solving skills

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce or similar

Registered Nurse qualification (degree or diploma)

Job description

Are you a registered nurse craving a strategic leap in your career?

Life Healthcare invites you to apply for the position of Supply Manager in the Procurement department.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Expertise: Lead procurement activities including negotiations, tendering and price management.
• Contract Management: Negotiate and manage contract terms and conditions to ensure strong vendor performance, compliance to governance and realization of efficiencies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to drive strategic organizational objectives.
• Clinical Background: Registered Nurse qualification (degree or diploma), ideally with ICU or Theatre experience.
• Medical Knowledge: Working knowledge and understanding of medical products and services, enabling you to effectively guide procurement processes and decision making.
• Communication and Problem-Solving: Exceptional communication skills and the ability to solve complex problems efficiently.
• Business Acumen: Bachelor's degree in commerce or similar, complementing your clinical knowledge would be advantageous.

Why Join Us

• Innovation: Join a team where innovation is at the forefront of everything we do, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on patient care.
• Excellence: We strive for excellence in all aspects of our operations, providing you with opportunities to grow and develop professionally.
• Collaboration: Work in a collaborative environment where teamwork and mutual support are the cornerstones of our success.
• Benefits: We offer market related remuneration with benefits, i.e. medical aid, retirement fund, cellphone allowance, 13th cheque, etc.

This is a non-shift role based at Head Office in Dunkeld, Johannesburg.

About Us: Life Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services, dedicated to delivering excellence in patient care.

As we continue to innovate and grow, we're seeking passionate individuals to join us in driving strategic sourcing goals within the healthcare sector. Life Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, both internally and externally. Be a part of our mission to deliver exceptional healthcare solutions and improve patient outcomes.

We look forward to welcoming the right candidate to our team!

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