Assistant Manager Supply Chain

6 days ago

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan AKDN - Aga Khan Development Network Full time

The Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan is seeking a seasoned and dynamic Assistant Manager Supply Chain for its Karachi Region.

Key Responsibilities:
Procurement & Vendor Management:
  • Manage procurement of medical consumables, equipment, furnishings, and facility-related supplies.
  • Develop and maintain a qualified vendor base; conduct vendor evaluations and performance reviews.
  • Ensure cost-effective purchasing through competitive bidding, negotiations, and market benchmarking.
  • Work closely with clinical, biomedical, and facilities teams to define procurement specifications.
Construction Bidding & Contracting:
  • Coordinate the end-to-end bidding process for hospital construction, renovation, and expansion projects.
  • Prepare and issue RFQs, RFPs, and tenders in collaboration with project and engineering teams.
  • Evaluate contractor bids based on compliance, cost, capability, and timeline.
  • Liaise with legal and finance teams to finalize contracts and ensure contractual compliance.
  • Monitor vendor adherence to contract terms, delivery schedules, and quality standards.
Logistics & Supplier Coordination:
  • Coordinate the timely delivery and installation of equipment and construction materials.
  • Monitor transportation, warehousing, and on-site delivery processes for capital items.
  • Resolve supply chain disruptions in coordination with internal departments and external partners.
Compliance & Risk Management:
  • Ensure procurement and contracting activities comply with hospital policies, legal guidelines, and healthcare regulations.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for all procurement and construction-related transactions.
Cost & Process Optimization:
  • Drive cost-saving initiatives and identify process improvements in procurement and construction sourcing.
  • Support budgeting and cost estimation for new infrastructure or facility upgrade projects.

Maintain and update procurement plan for all projects (with budget vs. actual).

Requirements:

Qualification & Experience:

  • Bachelor's / Master's degree in business administration, social sciences, civil engineering, healthcare management, or related fields.
  • MBA in supply chain management or postgraduate diploma in supply chain management/operations preferred.
  • 3-5 years of experience, preferably in hospital supply chain or construction procurement roles.
  • Expertise in hospital procurement and healthcare vendor management.
  • Understanding of construction project cycles, civil and MEP services, and tendering processes.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) for procurement and contract workflows.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
Additional Information:

AKHS is committed to reducing our environmental impact and aims for net-zero carbon operations by 2030. All staff are expected to participate by identifying and minimizing their work-related environmental impacts.

About the Agency:

The Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) operates community health programs across Central and South Asia, East Africa, and beyond, with over 200 health facilities including nine hospitals. It provides primary and curative health care and supports government health services in several countries.

Location:

Pakistan, Karachi Region

Salary:

Competitive package to attract the best candidate.

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