Purchasing Specialist

Alfa Medical Group

Job Purpose

Involve sourcing suppliers and negotiating with them, ensure that AMG standards are followed, and keep the right amount of inventory on hand to support operations. Contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of operations by working in coordination with different departments to fully understand their demands, maintain relationships with suppliers, and ensure on-time delivery.

Accountabilities

Technical Accountabilities

Sourcing and Negotiation

• Negotiates contracts, pricing, and terms of service with suppliers to secure the best value for the organization.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers to meet AMG’s procurement needs, securing the best value for AMG through negotiated contracts, pricing, and terms of service.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive supplier database for easy access and evaluation.
• Maintain a comprehensive supplier database to facilitate easy access and evaluation, enhancing efficiency in supplier selection and management.
  
  

Compliance and Standards

• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with AMG standards and policies to maintain integrity in procurement activities.
• Stay informed about relevant regulations and best practices in procurement and supply chain management to adapt and improve procurement strategies accordingly.
• Implement and monitor policies and procedures to ensure compliance across all purchasing activities.
  
  

Administrative Accountabilities

Inventory Management

• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to support operational requirements and reduce inventory holding costs and optimize purchasing strategies.
• Coordinates with suppliers to ensure that deliveries meet established timelines and quality standards.
• Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to streamline inventory processes and to improve inventory management efficiency.
  
  

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-department teams to understand their specific purchasing needs to ensure alignment between departmental needs and overall organizational goals.
  
  

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable service, fostering open communication and collaboration.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with suppliers to assess quality and delivery metrics, improving supplier performance and service quality
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSA's)

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or a similar field preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience as a Purchasing specialist, preferably in the medical industry.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills to effectively interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience in negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis.
• Excellent English and Arabic skills (reading, writing and spoken).