Purchasing Staff

Job description
- Undertake the regular ordering of medical and non-medical consumables ensuring stock available to meet demand
- Maintain complete updated purchasing records/data and pricing in the system
- Ensure competent execution of all regular purchasing duties and administrative works
- Schedule store visits and conduct competitor survey
- Coordinate with supplier to ensure on time delivery
- Order and procure medical and non-medical special and capital items as directed
- Oversee and train any assisting in purchasing
- In all purchasing activities create specifications, obtains quotes, negotiate price, place purchase orders, expedite delivery and problem solve , keep records and track all cost
- Liaise with the suppliers and department supervisors to ensure effective and correct actions on order requests
- Investigate and problems solve outstanding purchasing issues and problems. Liaise with Supply staff and Hospital departments as necessary
- Assist and advice Hospital staff and Management with enquiries regarding purchasing issues, procedures, needs and costs

Qualification
- College Diploma in any related business course
- 1 year work experience as Purchasing Staff
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills including experienced in using email
- Proven ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with suppliers, clients and staff
- Experience of purchasing within a large service focused organization
- Proven ability to successfully project manages multiple purchasing tasks and achieves deadlines
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organizational and problem solving skills
- Proven ability to work as a team member in a multidisciplinary environment
- Proven ability to apply high ethical standards and represent the hospital in a professional manner