Procurement Supervisor (Medical)

Procurement Supervisor (Medical) – Strategic Leadership in Medical Supply Chain Management

Join our dynamic healthcare organization in Dammam as a **Procurement Supervisor (Medical)**, where you will play a pivotal role in optimizing the supply chain for critical medical equipment, devices, and consumables. In this strategic position, you will drive operational excellence by ensuring seamless procurement processes, cost efficiency, and full compliance with regulatory standards. Your expertise will directly impact patient care, operational workflows, and financial sustainability within our medical facility.

As the Procurement Supervisor, you will lead a team focused on sourcing high-quality medical supplies while maintaining rigorous adherence to hospital policies and government regulations. Your responsibilities will span from managing purchase requests and vendor negotiations to coordinating with clinical and biomedical teams to align technical specifications with procurement needs. By leveraging your analytical skills, you will identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality or compliance, ensuring that our medical departments receive the right supplies at the right time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Procurement Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end procurement process for medical equipment, devices, and consumables, ensuring alignment with hospital requirements and operational goals.
• Vendor and Supply Chain Optimization: Source and evaluate vendors to obtain competitive quotations, negotiate favorable terms, and establish long-term partnerships that enhance supply chain resilience.
• Regulatory and Compliance Excellence: Ensure full compliance with **SFDA (Saudi Food & Drug Authority)** standards and internal hospital policies, mitigating risks associated with non-conforming or substandard supplies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with biomedical, clinical, and administrative teams to gather technical specifications, resolve procurement discrepancies, and streamline approval workflows.
• Purchase Order Management: Track and monitor purchase orders from initiation to delivery, addressing any delays or inconsistencies to maintain uninterrupted supply chains.
• Cost and Process Improvement: Implement data-driven strategies to optimize procurement costs while upholding quality standards, contributing to the financial efficiency of the organization.

Qualifications and Experience:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven professional with a proven track record in medical procurement. Ideal candidates will possess:

• A **Bachelor’s degree** in Supply Chain Management, Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, or a related healthcare field, with a strong preference for candidates with specialized medical procurement experience.
• Extensive experience in **medical supply chain operations**, including hands-on expertise in managing purchase requests, vendor negotiations, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• A deep understanding of **medical equipment and consumable specifications**, enabling effective collaboration with clinical and technical teams to meet operational needs.
• Certifications such as **CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)**, **CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)**, or **Lean Six Sigma** are highly advantageous and will be recognized as a significant asset.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with the ability to drive process improvements in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities to foster productive relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

If you are passionate about transforming healthcare supply chains and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, we invite you to apply for this impactful role. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring that our medical facilities operate at peak efficiency, delivering the highest standard of care to our patients.