Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Medical Buyer is responsible for purchasing medical supplies like Disposable & Consumable, Laboratory Items, Instruments, Medical Spare Parts, Pharmacy Drugs & IV Solutions and Equipment’s, in the required quantity and quality at the most advantageous price, with compliance of Purchasing Policies Manual / Delegation of Authority Matrix (NMC Corporate Office).

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews requisitions to ensure compliance of purchasing policies.

• Reviews all purchase orders for accuracy in content, as well as Arabic translation.

• Surveys market prices and availability from various sources to obtain information of items for purchase.

• Compares prices, specifications, shelf life and delivery dates and assist in the preparation of purchase orders as required. Selects samples from vendors and present to end-users in order to correctly select the materials.

• Negotiates with vendors for competitive prices and terms.

• Consults with the Department Head if it becomes necessary to purchase a substitute item.

• Drafts all necessary documents (English & Arabic) related to purchasing.

• Communicates with vendors when necessary to assure prompt delivery and accuracy of orders.

• Researches and answers questions for all departments regarding purchase orders.

• Maintaining useful and up-to-date vendor list (prepared vendor).

• Meets current objectives and positions the organization for future growth. Completes daily tasks and assignments and processes large volumes of work associated with the operation of the department.

• Builds positive relationships based on respect for others. Demonstrates a helpful positive attitude. Maintains effective communication with peers, staff and visitors.

• Meets and exceeds expectations of internal and external customers. All organizational and departmental standards regarding quality of performance are met. Demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality. Participates in quality improvement programs as directed.

• Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of the employee’s knowledge, skills and abilities.

Reporting to

• Direct Procurement Supervisor

Supervisory Level

• None

Qualifications:

A minimum of:

Education:

• Diploma in General Management, Desirable B.A or Diploma in Material Management.

Experience:

• Two (2) years’ experience in procurement of Medical supplies.

Competencies & skills:

• Knowledge of vendor and product relationships.
• Knowledge of office and administrative practices related to purchasing
• Skills in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other employees, and vendors.
• Negotiation skills.
• Competent working knowledge in computer systems.
• Fluency in English so to be able to read manual/catalogue in both Arabic and English Languages.
• Able to translate between English and Arabic.