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Oasis healthcare group is a company that runs a chain of facilities which aim to provide a 3 tier referral system to enable clients benefit from quality healthcare and also be seen by all appropriate healthcare cadre when need arises. It consists of skilled and dedicated health specialists, professionals, support staff, volunteers and physicians who promote ...

Responsibilities or duties

To ensure the timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement of goods, services, and medical supplies required for the hospital's operations while maintaining quality standards and building reliable supplier relationships that support uninterrupted patient care delivery.

• Develop and implement procurement plans in coordination with departmental heads.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and quality products.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders in accordance with approved budgets and procurement policies.
• Maintain an updated and pre-qualified supplier database.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of procurement records for audit and compliance purposes.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure the timely delivery of goods and services.
• Coordinate with finance to ensure proper invoice verification and payment processing.
• Ensure adherence to internal procurement policies and statutory requirements.
• Conduct regular market surveys and benchmarking to ensure value for money.
• Manage inventory levels in collaboration with stores to prevent stock-outs and overstocking.
• Participate in tendering processes and evaluation committees where required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Membership with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• High level of integrity and understanding of procurement ethics.
• Proficiency in MS Office and procurement systems.

Experience needed

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a healthcare setting.

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• Develop and implement procurement plans in coordination with departmental heads.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and quality products.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders in accordance with approved budgets and procurement policies.
• Maintain an updated and pre-qualified supplier database.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of procurement records for audit and compliance purposes.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure the timely delivery of goods and services.
• Coordinate with finance to ensure proper invoice verification and payment processing.
• Ensure adherence to internal procurement policies and statutory requirements.
• Conduct regular market surveys and benchmarking to ensure value for money.
• Manage inventory levels in collaboration with stores to prevent stock-outs and overstocking.
• Participate in tendering processes and evaluation committees where required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• High level of integrity and understanding of procurement ethics.
• Proficiency in MS Office and procurement systems.

• Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Membership with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.