Sr/Associate – Procurement

RESPONSIBILITIES

He / She is responsible for the procurement function of assigned products / services under his / her care, and to ensure a reliable system in procuring the most suitable products at the best possible price.

• Execute all purchasing activities and administration in the daily operation of the Homes

• Source and procure all types of products required for the Homes’ operation

• Source for at least 3 suppliers to provide quotations for any new item to be purchased

• Meet vendors to view and assess the suitability of the sourced products in terms of quality, price, appropriateness etc

• Verify with end-users on the suitability of sourced products

• Negotiate with the vendor to obtain the best price without compromising on quality

• Issue Purchase Orders upon approval by the Management for the sourced products

• Housekeep vendors and products’ databases to ensure the information is up to date

• Review and revise product code and product description to ensure their accuracy

• Ensure stock database uses by the 3 Nursing Homes is the same

• Monitor and assess the performance of vendors for use as reference

• Always Ensure adherence of Delegation of Authority

• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Diploma in related discipline

• Experience in healthcare industry is an added advantage

Skills

• Work systematically and think analytically

• Has good knowledge of MS office applications (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

• Possess people management skills with experience working with people of different backgrounds/cultures

Core competencies

• A team player with excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills

• Able to work independently and deliver under tight timeline

• Meticulous

• Apply analytical thinking toward problem solving

Technical Competencies

• IT savvy with good knowledge of MS office applications (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)