Senior Procurement Manager

To be responsible for Procurement Operations of Riphah International University and Islamic International Medical College-Trust and ensuring strategizing and negotiating with supplier and vendors to acquire cost effective procurement deals and managing costs within budgets efficiently.

Job Responsibilities:

1. To develop effective procurement strategies to ensure cost effective deals for the organization in consultation with stakeholders.
2. To ensure credible suppliers and vendors for procurement items and ensure proper vendor registration and database.
3. To ensure proper negotiations with suppliers and vendors for best deals in terms of quality of products and better payment terms.
4. To ensure building and maintaining long-term professional relationships with suppliers and vendors.
5. To monitor the compliance of procurement policies and procedures in every procurement deals throughout the organization.
6. To coordinate and arrange approval of finalized rates for at least minimum one quarter for all regular consumables.
7. To determine the organizational and strategic unit purchasing needs in professional manners and ensure the consolidation of all relevant items’ procurement on best deals.
8. To train and develop the procurement team at the strategic units’ level.
9. To execute and maintain service level agreements at the organization level.
10. To continually evaluate Procurement policies of the overall organization and suggest improvements to bring cost savings and efficiency.
11. Managing procurement budgets in the most efficient manner by promoting long-term saving on procurement costs.
12. To oversee and review procurement contracts and agreements for ensuring the best procurement deals with protecting the interests of the organization.

Job Requirements:

1. Master’s degree / MBA in supply chain management from HEC recognized institute/university.
2. 8 to 10 years of experience in procurement / supply chain management, preferably with Educational / Healthcare industry.