Senior Manager Procurement

Department : Procurement

Reports To : Group Procurement Head

Company Overview:

The company is a leading healthcare organization committed to providing high-quality medical services across a network of state-of-the-art facilities. With a mission to enhance patient care and well-being, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of medical excellence. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Manager (Category Team Lead) to lead our procurement team and contribute to the overall success of our organization.

Position Overview:

The Senior Manager (Category Team Lead) plays a crucial role in optimizing our procurement and supply chain operations, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services essential to our healthcare delivery. This leadership position requires strategic vision, strong managerial skills, and a deep understanding of procurement processes within the healthcare sector. This leadership position manages non-medical categories (IT, Facility Services, Medical Equipment, Office Product & Service, Marketing, HR, etc) across 18 hospitals in Malaysia.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement Management:

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with the hospital chains overall  objectives.
  
• Foster relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and secure advantageous terms and conditions.
  

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing procurement team.
  
• Establish clear performance metrics and regularly assess the teams effectiveness.
  

Vendor Relationship Management:

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key vendors and suppliers.
  
• Evaluate vendor performance, ensuring adherence to quality, cost, and delivery standards.
  

Cost Optimization:

• Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality or patient care.
  
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance procurement efficiency.
  

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical  standards.
  
• Implement risk mitigation strategies and maintain awareness of industry trends.
  

Technology Integration:

• Explore and implement advanced procurement technologies to streamline  processes.
  
• Collaborate with IT teams to leverage data analytics for informed decision-making.
  

Collaboration with Stakeholders:

• Work closely with department heads to understand their procurement needs and  objectives.
  
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and other relevant departments to align procurement strategies with organizational goals.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field;
  
• Proven experience in procurement management within the healthcare sector, with a minimum of 8 years in a leadership role.
  
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare procurement regulations, policies, and best practices will be an advantage.
  
• Experience of using any ERP and e-sourcing tool (Ariba, Oracle, SAP)
  
• Ability to influence key internal stakeholders with strong emphasis on relationship building.
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.