Supply Chain - Inventory Planning and Procurement -Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead
  and manage a team of inventory planners and purchasing officers, providing
  guidance, coaching, and performance management.
  
• Foster
  a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  
• Develop
  team capabilities through training and professional development
  initiatives.
  

Inventory Planning:

• Oversee
  inventory planning strategies to ensure adequate stock levels across
  departments and facilities.
  
• Analyze
  demand forecasts, usage trends, and business requirements to optimize
  inventory.
  
• Implement
  inventory control measures to minimize waste, manage expiry risks, and
  ensure traceability.
  

Purchasing & Supplier Management:

• Manage
  procurement activities, including sourcing, negotiation, and vendor
  performance evaluation.
  
• Ensure
  timely and cost -effective purchasing of medical supplies and equipment.
  
• Maintain
  strong relationships with suppliers and ensure compliance with healthcare and
  medical devices procurement standards.
  

Compliance & Collaboration:

• Ensure
  all inventory and purchasing activities comply with Medical Device
  Authority or any other relevant authority regulations
  
• Collaborate
  with business, finance and operations teams to align supply chain
  strategies with organizational goals.
  
• Support
  audits and reporting requirements related to inventory, suppliers and
  procurement.
  

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills,
healthcare supply chain expertise, and a commitment to operational excellence
and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s
  degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related
  field.
  
• Minimum
  5 years of experience in inventory and purchasing management, with at
  least 2 years in a leadership role within healthcare.
  
• Strong
  understanding of healthcare supply chain operations and regulatory
  requirements.
  
• Proficiency
  in inventory and procurement systems (e.g., SAP)
  
• Excellent
  leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
  

Key Competencies:

• Strategic
  inventory planning
  
• Team
  leadership and development
  
• Supplier
  and contract management
  
• Regulatory
  compliance
  
• Customs Compliance
  
• Budgeting
  and cost control
  
• Cross -functional
  collaboration