Head of suppy chain

Key Responsibilities

• Lead vendor consolidation and import substitution initiatives for the network for both

consumables and pharmacy items across the network

• Lead procurement planning (Capex & Opex) in coordination with finance, pharmacy,

and clinical teams.

• Ensure timely availability of drugs, consumables, devices, and hospital infrastructure

supplies.

• Track and analyze consumption trends; set reorder levels and inventory benchmarks.

• Supervise warehouse operations, inbound/outbound logistics, and cold chain

requirements.

• Monitor and optimize Pharmacy P&L, including high-margin and fast-moving items.

• Negotiate and finalize vendor contracts, ensure SLAs, and maintain supplier

relationships.

• Ensure regulatory and documentation compliance for all purchases, imports, and

disposals.

• Conduct regular ABC/FSN analyses and reduce inventory holding cost without stock-

outs.

• Implement SOPs for stores, audits, GRNs, expiry checks, and batch traceability.

• Coordinate procurement for international brands and local suppliers ensuring quality

and certification standards.

• Oversee biomedical equipment procurement, AMC tracking, calibration, and utilization

efficiency.

• Track KPIs through MIS reports: inventory turnover, purchase cycle time, vendor fill

rate.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s in Healthcare / Supply Chain / Business Management. Minimum 10-15 years in

materials and procurement, with at least 3–4 years in a hospital environment. GCC healthcare experience preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strategic procurement and cost control

• Healthcare materials & equipment sourcing expertise

• Inventory optimization and documentation rigor

• Vendor negotiations and regulatory awareness

• MIS-driven decision-making and leadership