We are looking for an experienced and strategic Manager to lead our Inventory Planning & Purchasing team within a healthcare and medical devices setting. This role is responsible for ensuring the availability of critical medical supplies and equipment while optimizing inventory levels and managing procurement operations.
Location : Bandar Sri Damansar
aSalary range: Negotiabl
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Key Responsibilitie
s:Leadership & Team Managemen
- t:Lead and manage a team of inventory planners and purchasing officers, providing guidance, coaching, and performance managemen
- t.Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvemen
- t.Develop team capabilities through training and professional development initiative
s.
Inventory Planni
- ng:Oversee inventory planning strategies to ensure adequate stock levels across departments and faciliti
- es.Analyze demand forecasts, usage trends, and business requirements to optimize invento
- ry.Implement inventory control measures to minimize waste, manage expiry risks, and ensure traceabili
ty.
Purchasing & Supplier Managem
- ent:Manage procurement activities, including sourcing, negotiation, and vendor performance evaluat
- ion.Ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing of medical supplies and equipm
- ent.Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and ensure compliance with healthcare and medical devices procurement standa
rds.
Compliance & Collabora
- tion:Ensure all inventory and purchasing activities comply with Medical Device Authority or any other relevant authority regula
- tionsCollaborate with business, finance and operations teams to align supply chain strategies with organizational g
- oals.Support audits and reporting requirements related to inventory, suppliers and procure
ment.
Require
ments:The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, healthcare supply chain expertise, and a commitment to operational excellence and compl
iance.
Qualific
- ations:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related
- field.Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory and purchasing management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role within heal
- thcare.Strong understanding of healthcare supply chain operations and regulatory requir
- ements.Proficiency in inventory and procurement systems (e.g
- ., SAP)Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical
skills.
