Job Requisition ID: 172107
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

JOB-SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Proven working experience as a procurement executive/specialist
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques
• Negotiations and networking
• Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data

Behavioural Competencies:

• Excellent presentation and analytical skills
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Good decision making skills
• Strong strategic thinking skills
• Critical Thinking
• Conflict Managemen

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a medical education–related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

At least 5 years of procurement experience within the healthcare industry, preferably in a hospital setting.
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OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

The incumbent is responsible for perform the purchasing activities of the clinics under the supervision of the Head of Supply Chain Managment. The role is responsible for negotiating pricing agreements and service contracts related to the clinic purchasing transactions

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Negotiating pricing agreements and service contracts
• Timely and accurate execution and follow-up of purchasing transactions
• Ensuring timely and accurate invoice & PO processing
• Adhere to policies and procedures are established related to purchasing transactions
• Identifying clinical and non-clinical purchase requirements
• Identifying procurement sources for clinical and non-clinical goods and services
• Managing the item returns process
• Focusing on customer service and employee engagemen