Officer - Procurement

This position plays a critical role in evaluating and negotiating vendor proposals, analyzing commercial terms including cost, quality, service agreements, and return on investment, while maintaining compliance with internal procurement policies and UAE healthcare regulations. The Procurement Officer will also coordinate with Finance and other stakeholders to support CAPEX planning, cash flow management, and timely vendor payments. In addition, the role ensures accurate recordkeeping, ERP data integrity, and supplier performance monitoring to optimize procurement efficiency and long-term value for the organization.

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes for Medical Equipment

• Collaborate with end user departments to understand requirements and forecast needs

• Commercial analysis of offers, based on quality, cost, delivery, service, AMCs, ROI, linking to wider deals in the group

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts in alignment with budget and compliance standards

• Collaborate with unit and HO finance: assist with budgeting, cash flow analysis and maintain the medical equipment CAPEX tracker

• Coordinate with finance for timely invoice processing and vendor payment follow-up

• Monitor supplier performance and address any performance issues

• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and UAE healthcare regulations

• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and documentation for audits

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of procurement data in the ERP system

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of medical equipment, devices, and related technologies used in healthcare settings.

• Knowledge of procurement best practices, tendering processes, and supplier evaluation methodologies.

• Familiarity with UAE healthcare procurement regulations, DOH/MOHAP guidelines, and medical equipment compliance standards.

• Sound understanding of commercial analysis principles, including cost-benefit evaluation, ROI, and lifecycle cost management.

• Working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Oracle/SAP) and proficiency in maintaining procurement data and reports.

• Understanding of CAPEX planning, budgeting, and cash flow coordination.