Group Head - Supply Chain - Hospital

Group Head - Supply Chain - Hospital

Role & Responsibilities :

This role is responsible for all the hospitals of the Group.

- Forecasting likely levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels to maximize business efficiency.

- Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.

- Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers.

- Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them.

- Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress - checking the quality of service provided.

- Processing payments and invoices.

- Keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future.

- Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities.

- Developing organisation's purchasing strategy.

- Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors.

- Ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives.

- Training and supervising the work of other members of staff

Candidate Profile :

- 10+ years of supply chain management, inventory systems planning, contracting and purchasing experience required in 200+ bedded NABH Accredited hospital

- Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with allied health professionals and vendors.

- Excellent analytical and process improvement skills.

- Proven track record of inventory management systems and implementation.

- Initiative, independence, reliability, creativity, and sound problem-solving skills.