Job Objective/Purpose
To provide optimum levels of supplies while ensuring no stock-outs, by sourcing, placing orders and following up on timely deliveries. Obtain goods at the right quality, right quantity, right time and right price.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive and process requisitions from user department.
- Monitor and replenish stocks within the inventory centres in line with internal and external procurement standards and guidelines.
- Perform routine pricing negotiations with existing suppliers for the purchase of goods, seek cost reduction opportunities with new and existing suppliers.
- Assist in the identification of new suppliers and ensure due diligence is carried out for all new sources of supply.
- Undertake market surveys and marketing intelligence for purchasing decisions.
- Evaluate supplier performance and conduct monthly review of contract compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies.
- Monitoring stock holding
- Sourcing for stock items as requested by the end users, alternates and out of stocks.
- Oversee daily tracking of orders, follow up and ensure timely deliveries.
- Prepare and present monthly purchasing, savings, and inventory reports.
- Prepare and process documents for payment.
- Ensure proper filing and keeping of records.
Person Specification
- Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business-related field
- Membership to CIPS/KISM
- 3 years’ experience in a supply chain role preferably in a hospital environment
- Good understanding of supply chain procedures
- Working knowledge of inventory management
- Active participation in inventory audit