Supply Chain - Inventory Planning and Procurement - Manager

We
are looking for an experienced and strategic Manager to lead our Inventory
Planning & Purchasing team within a healthcare and medical devices setting.
This role is responsible for ensuring the availability of critical medical
supplies and equipment while optimizing inventory levels and managing
procurement operations

Key Responsibilities:Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead

and manage a team of inventory planners and purchasing officers, providing
guidance, coaching, and performance management.

• Foster

a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Develop

team capabilities through training and professional development
initiatives.

Inventory Planning:

• Oversee

inventory planning strategies to ensure adequate stock levels across
departments and facilities.

• Analyze

demand forecasts, usage trends, and business requirements to optimize
inventory.

• Implement

inventory control measures to minimize waste, manage expiry risks, and
ensure traceability.

Purchasing & Supplier Management:

• Manage

procurement activities, including sourcing, negotiation, and vendor
performance evaluation.

• Ensure

timely and cost-effective purchasing of medical supplies and equipment.

• Maintain

strong relationships with suppliers and ensure compliance with healthcare and
medical devices procurement standards.

Compliance & Collaboration:

• Ensure

all inventory and purchasing activities comply with Medical Device
Authority or any other relevant authority regulations

• Collaborate

with business, finance and operations teams to align supply chain
strategies with organizational goals.

• Support

audits and reporting requirements related to inventory, suppliers and
procurement.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills,
healthcare supply chain expertise, and a commitment to operational excellence
and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s

degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related
field.

• Minimum

5 years of experience in inventory and purchasing management, with at
least 2 years in a leadership role within healthcare.

• Strong

understanding of healthcare supply chain operations and regulatory
requirements.

• Proficiency

in inventory and procurement systems (e.g., SAP)

• Excellent

leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic

inventory planning

• Team

leadership and development

• Supplier

and contract management

• Regulatory

compliance

• Customs Compliance

• Budgeting

and cost control

• Cross-functional

collaboration