
Results-driven healthcare procurement professional with 18+ years of overall experience, including 7+ years specializing in healthcare procurement within the UAE, encompassing procurement operations, strategic sourcing, vendor management, inventory control, and supply chain coordination. Experienced in managing procurement activities for medical and non-medical consumables across multi-facility hospital environments. Proven expertise in supplier negotiations, cost optimization, RFQ and tender management, budgeting support, procurement planning, and stakeholder engagement. Strong knowledge of healthcare procurement processes, ERP/HMIS systems, contract administration, inventory management, and regulatory compliance, with a consistent focus on operational efficiency, cost containment, and uninterrupted supply continuity.
• Lead procurement operations for medical and non-medical supplies across multiple healthcare facilities, ensuring uninterrupted supply and inventory optimization.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies based on spend analysis, consumption trends, and departmental requirements to maximize cost efficiency.
• Manage end-to-end RFQ, tendering, supplier evaluation, and contract award processes in compliance with organizational policies.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing agreements, and service contracts to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Collaborate with management on procurement planning, budgeting, strategic sourcing initiatives, and policy development.
• Monitor supplier performance, contract compliance, and delivery commitments to ensure operational continuity and service excellence.
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers, alternative products, and value-engineering opportunities through market research and benchmarking.
• Partner with stakeholders across clinical, operational, finance, and supply chain functions to address procurement requirements and resolve challenges efficiently.
• Oversee inventory planning and replenishment activities to minimize stock-outs, excess inventory, and obsolete stock.
• Analyze procurement data, purchasing trends, and utilization patterns to support informed decision-making and cost control initiatives.
• Manage new product evaluations, supplier assessments, and product implementation projects from initiation through end-user adoption.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations, contractual obligations, quality standards, and organizational governance requirements.
• Administer supplier agreements, consignment inventories, reconciliations, and credit note management activities.
• Prepare commercial evaluations, cost-benefit analyses, procurement reports, and KPI dashboards for management review.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency, supplier relationships, and supply chain performance.
• Mentor and develop procurement team members while fostering culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Resolve supplier, quality, and supply chain issues proactively to maintain business continuity and stakeholder satisfaction.