Associate Executive, Procurement

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that procurement of products and services are always carried out in a fair and objective manner in compliance to procurement policies and ensure timely deliveries
• Monitors and reviews consumption trends for all medical, surgical and non-medical supplies and re-adjust their holding levels as appropriate
• Assists in the preparation of procurement documents and negotiate with vendors
• Verify approval and information for all purchase documents before processing purchase orders and sends out approved purchase orders to suppliers
• Generate monthly reports and update on cost savings / avoidances
• Liaise with store / user departments and vendors on any dispute over item discrepancies and reconciles with the venfdors and reports unresolved issues
• Participates and co-ordinates in projects to drve cost containment strategies for the healthcare institution

Job Requirements

• Diploma / Advanced / Higher / Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain or related discipline with at least 2 years of relevant experience
• Proficient in Ariba and SAP MM modules
• Sound knowledge of procurement cycle and governance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills