Materials Manager

Basically, responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the Materials Management Department. To manage the department and ensure smooth workflow, besides being essentially responsible for the procurement of items, both medical and non-medical.Responsibilities:Ensure timely procurement of standardized and quality-approved medical and non-medical items.Negotiate long-term agreements and manage routine purchasing activities to achieve cost efficiency.Apply a systematic and data-driven approach to purchase planning based on stock levels and consumption patterns.Support product evaluation and development initiatives.Develop and maintain a reliable vendor network.Liaise closely with all user departments to understand and fulfill operational requirements.Guide and support colleagues/subordinates in daily operational tasks when required.Monitor inventory levels and plan replenishment accordingly.Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.Maintain strict confidentiality of procurement and organizational information.Manage departmental administrative functions and related documentation.Generate reports as required from time to time.Attend internal and external meetings as necessary.Maintain professional and constructive relationships with vendors.Perform outdoor duties when required.Coordinate with staff and vendors to address defective or unacceptable goods/services and implement corrective actions.Evaluate new products and alternative items for cost-effectiveness and quality improvement.Prepare Requests for Quotation (RFQs) for regular and new items.Process and submit non-stock item requests for approval.Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and supporting documents to determine fair and reasonable pricing.Coordinate urgent or advance deliveries via phone or email, ensuring proper documentation is maintained.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.Minimum of 5 years of experience, with at least 3 years in a similar procurement role within a hospital setting.Computer literate, with hands-on experience in hospital software systems such as HIS, ERP, and Insta (or similar platforms).Strong knowledge of hospital supplies, medical terminologies, and usage of healthcare-related items.Demonstrated negotiation and vendor management skills.Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.Good market knowledge and awareness of pricing trends and supplier landscape.Exposure to structured, scientific, and systematic procurement processes.#J-18808-Ljbffr