Title:  Medical Purchasing Specialist

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.
• Maintains a comprehensive supplier database to facilitate easy access and evaluation, enhancing efficiency in supplier selection and management.
• Compliance and Standards
• Ensures 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.
• Implements and monitor policies and procedures to ensure compliance across all purchasing activities.

• Inventory Management

• Monitors 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.
• Collaborates with warehouse and logistics teams to streamline inventory processes and to improve inventory management efficiency.

• Cross Department Collaboration

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

• Supplier Relationship Management

• Builds and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable service, fostering open communication and collaboration.
• Conducts 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
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience as a Purchasing specialist, preferably in the healthcare 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.
• MS Office Proficient and ERP experience is a must.
• Excellent English and Arabic skills (reading, writing and spoken).