Supply Manager Sandton

Business Capital Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare procurement firm in Gauteng is seeking a procurement professional to manage vendor relationships and ensure cost-effective product delivery. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree in pharmacy or supply chain management, strong negotiation skills, and experience in a hospital environment. Proficiency in SAP and responsible for driving compliance and vendor performance are also essential. Join a dynamic team in South Africa with a focus on quality and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant clinical field or Supply Chain Management.
• CIPS certification would be advantageous.
• Experience in a hospital environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with vendors to deliver quality, cost-effective products.
• Ensure effective price management and identify cost-saving initiatives.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Cost management

Relationship building

Education

Relevant Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, nursing, or a relevant clinical field

Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management

CIPS certification (level 2)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Engage with vendors to deliver quality, cost‑effective products and services.
• Ensure effective price management and identify / participate in cost‑saving initiatives across products and services.
• Manage the acquisition, utilisation, and value chain across products and services to ensure cost efficiencies.
• Build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions.
• Manage vendor performance proactively in accordance with their contracts.
• Drive vendor compliance and performance.
• Provide direction and inspire positive work behavior.
• Provide procurement‑related support based on serious reportable events and adverse events.
• Provide procurement‑related support based on product complaints and service delivery issues.
• Monitor business compliance to preferred agreements and keep management informed of compliance.
• Participate in new growth projects, as required.
• Build effective working relationships with hospital and functional teams.
• Drive initiatives to foster the development of new or existing suppliers in line with the company’s BBEEE requirements.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, nursing, or other relevant clinical field / Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• CIPS certification (level 2) would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of products and supply chain management (i.e., medicines and surgical devices) in the healthcare industry would be advantageous.
• Working experience in a hospital environment would be advantageous.
• Understanding of management and relationship structures within an operating environment.
• Good computer proficiency, especially in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of SAP would be advantageous.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own transportation.