Purchasing Strategist

As a seasoned purchasing professional, you will lead and execute procurement operations for medical, non-medical, and technical goods and services. You will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing practices.

The role demands strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, along with deep knowledge of healthcare supply chains. Specifically, you will:

• Develop and implement cost optimization strategies to maximize value without compromising service quality.
• Manage professional relationships with suppliers in line with institutional policies and procedures.
• Assess supply chain risks and execute mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of services.

Requirements include:

• A Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certification in Supply Chain (e.g., CIPS, CSCP, CPSM) is an added advantage.
• Min. 5 – 7 years of experience in Procurement or Contracts Management, preferably in hospital environment.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to align procurement with user department needs. The ideal candidate has advanced procurement expertise, including strategic procurement insight, category leadership, market intelligence, and ERP system mastery.

This role offers the opportunity to drive sustainability and digital innovation initiatives across stakeholders. You will have the chance to introduce innovative ideas to enhance service quality, streamline processes, and support sustainability goals.

To excel in this role, you must have excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills. You will work in a dynamic environment that promotes collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Purchasing