Assistant Procurement and Logistics Manager- Healthcare experienced

Overview

Position Summary

Healthcare Procurement

• Assist in procurement of **medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, consumables, and biomedical equipment**
• Support sourcing of **approved healthcare vendors and licensed suppliers**
• Prepare purchase requisitions and purchase orders in line with clinical and operational needs
• Ensure procurement complies with **hospital policies, regulatory standards, and clinical requirements**
• Assist in contract negotiation with healthcare suppliers and service providers
• Monitor pricing, availability, and alternative sourcing options for critical items

Healthcare Logistics & Supply Chain

• Coordinate timely delivery of **medical and non-medical supplies to wards, departments, and clinics**
• Track shipments of **pharmaceuticals, lab supplies, and medical equipment**
• Manage cold chain logistics where applicable (vaccines, temperature-sensitive medicines)
• Work with freight forwarders and customs brokers for import of medical goods
• Ensure proper storage and handling in compliance with healthcare standards
• Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages of critical medical items

Inventory & Warehouse Control

• Support hospital inventory management systems (ERP / HIS / Odoo or similar)
• Conduct regular stock checks and reconciliation of medical supplies
• Monitor expiry dates of medicines and consumables (FEFO – First Expiry First Out)
• Assist in maintaining emergency stock levels for critical care units

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure procurement and logistics processes follow **healthcare compliance and safety standards**
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier documentation, and delivery reports
• Assist in audits related to procurement and medical inventory
• Prepare reports on stock usage, procurement cost, and supplier performance

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and department heads to assess supply needs
• Liaise with suppliers, distributors, and logistics partners
• Support Procurement/Logistics Manager in strategic sourcing and planning
• Coordinate with finance for invoice verification and payment processing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Pharmacy, Business Administration, or related field
• **10 years experience in healthcare procurement or hospital supply chain preferred**
• Experience with medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, or hospital inventory systems
• Knowledge of healthcare procurement standards and regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, or hospital information systems)
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage urgent and critical medical supply requirements

Preferred Skills

• **Experience in hospital, clinic, or medical centre procurement**
• Understanding of cold chain logistics and pharmaceutical handling
• Strong attention to detail (expiry, batch tracking, compliance)
• Ability to work in fast-paced healthcare environments
• Good communication with clinical and non-clinical teams
• For interested applicants:
• Please submit to [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected]
• Assistant Procurement & Logistics Manager (Healthcare Experience Required)

Position Summary

Healthcare Procurement

• Assist in procurement of **medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, consumables, and biomedical equipment**
• Support sourcing of **approved healthcare vendors and licensed suppliers**
• Prepare purchase requisitions and purchase orders in line with clinical and operational needs
• Ensure procurement complies with **hospital policies, regulatory standards, and clinical requirements**
• Assist in contract negotiation with healthcare suppliers and service providers
• Monitor pricing, availability, and alternative sourcing options for critical items

Healthcare Logistics & Supply Chain

• Coordinate timely delivery of **medical and non-medical supplies to wards, departments, and clinics**
• Track shipments of **pharmaceuticals, lab supplies, and medical equipment**
• Manage cold chain logistics where applicable (vaccines, temperature-sensitive medicines)
• Work with freight forwarders and customs brokers for import of medical goods
• Ensure proper storage and handling in compliance with healthcare standards
• Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages of critical medical items

Inventory & Warehouse Control

• Support hospital inventory management systems (ERP / HIS / Odoo or similar)
• Conduct regular stock checks and reconciliation of medical supplies
• Monitor expiry dates of medicines and consumables (FEFO – First Expiry First Out)
• Assist in maintaining emergency stock levels for critical care units

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure procurement and logistics processes follow **healthcare compliance and safety standards**
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier documentation, and delivery reports
• Assist in audits related to procurement and medical inventory
• Prepare reports on stock usage, procurement cost, and supplier performance

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and department heads to assess supply needs
• Liaise with suppliers, distributors, and logistics partners
• Support Procurement/Logistics Manager in strategic sourcing and planning
• Coordinate with finance for invoice verification and payment processing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Pharmacy, Business Administration, or related field
• **10 years experience in healthcare procurement or hospital supply chain preferred**
• Experience with medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, or hospital inventory systems
• Knowledge of healthcare procurement standards and regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, or hospital information systems)
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage urgent and critical medical supply requirements

Preferred Skills

• **Experience in hospital, clinic, or medical centre procurement**
• Understanding of cold chain logistics and pharmaceutical handling
• Strong attention to detail (expiry, batch tracking, compliance)
• Ability to work in fast-paced healthcare environments
• Good communication with clinical and non-clinical teams
• For interested applicants:
• Please submit to [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected]

Application Question(S)

• Do you have experience in procurement within the healthcare industry?