Strategic Procurement Lead — Non-Medical Equipment

Procurement Lead
- Non-Medical Equipment & SuppliesTrendingJob DescriptionContract ManagementProvide support to the Procurement team ensuring all contracts are drafted and completed correctly in conjunction with the Legal teamWork with the business to retrieve contracts and historical records to build a comprehensive contracts databaseManage contract execution for various requirements in liaison with KCH end-users; act as point of contact for all contract matters related to hospital operations, including facilityEstablish and negotiate contract terms and conditions to secure advantageous terms and maintain supplier relationshipsPrepare and issue Service Agreements and SubcontractsPrepare and issue Purchase Orders (PO) and Contracts, coordinating with the Expediting/Logistics Team for shipping and reception of goods/servicesCoordinate techno-commercial bid evaluations and related activities up to PO or Subcontract awardInvestigate potential suppliers, prepare vendor lists, and assess supplier capabilitiesMaintain existing supplier relationships and initiate potential new supplier relationshipsCoordinate and liaise with internal operating divisions and support divisions, organizing pre-bid and pre-award meetings, strategy formulation, evaluation, and selection in close coordination with end-users and approval authoritiesCoordinate with suppliers, clients, and project management regarding specifications, costs, inspections, and similar issues related to materials, parts, and equipmentGovernance & Continuous ImprovementComply with and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, legislation, regulations, standards, and best practicesIdentify opportunities and implement actions to achieve efficienciesProactively search for and identify areas of cost reduction across procurement categoriesDevelop and implement sourcing strategies, upstream planning, and spend analysis for assigned categories and projectsCreate an environment that supports procurement best practices, policies, and procedures while mitigating schedule risksPerform any additional duties reasonably assigned by the organization or line manager, even if not explicitly listed in this

job description
, to meet operational needs and support specific objectives of your department and organizationComply with all organizational and departmental policies, procedures, legal requirements, and applicable regulations at all times, and take personal responsibility to read, understand, follow and keep updated with the latest versions.

Avoid and report any actions that may cause financial loss, reputational damage, or breach of trust to the organization, including fraud, dishonesty, or misrepresentation, which may result in disciplinary action, termination, and legal liability.

Maintain confidentiality of all organizational, patient, client, and employee information in accordance with policies and laws.

Other ResponsibilitiesProcurement OperationsManage procurement of various goods and services requirements for KCHWork cross-functionally with departments to determine procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements, and achieve the lowest total cost for materialsManage the procurement process on the Oracle systemWork in accordance with company procedures to ensure professional, ethical, reliable, and cost-effective procurement of materials and services through market research, budgeting, and estimating evaluationsAssist the Procurement Director in implementing procurement guidelines, policies, and proceduresManage the tender process from requirement identification through negotiation, evaluation, solicitation, and contract awardInvite, assess, and award/recommend supplier tenders, bids, quotations, and proposals, performing cost analysis to determine best outcomes for KCHReceive and evaluate bids as per standard criteria, negotiating commercial terms, payment terms, and discounts with suppliersPrepare Techno-commercial Bid Evaluations and process activities leading to contract or sub-contract awardEducation & QualificationBachelor Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, or related field (or Bachelor/College of Engineering) preferred. Certifications like CPP, CIPS certification will be an added advantageProficient in Oracle and/or Cerner.

ExperienceMinimum 2 years in Procurement, Contracts and Tendering, preferredKnowledge of local suppliers, brands, high negotiation skills