The Manager of Procurement & Supply Chain owns vendor and contract risk for QHC from Day-1 and builds the procurement and supply-chain capability the organization needs as it scales through the startup phase. The role ensures that sourcing, contracting and supplier management are governed, compliant and value-driven. The role establishes the policies, processes and controls that let QHC procure at pace without compromising governance.

The role works across clinical, technology, facilities and enabling functions, and coordinates with QIC shared services and third-party providers, to ensure the reliable, cost-effective and compliant supply of medical and non-medical goods and services.

Key Accountabilities

• Procurement Strategy & Planning
• Develop and maintain QHC's procurement plan aligned with startup priorities, activation milestones and budget, including category strategies for medical, technology, facilities and professional services
• Forecast demand and lead times and sequence sourcing activity to meet Day-1 and scale-up needs
• Advise leadership on make-versus-buy and leverage-from-QIC decisions across categories
• Sourcing, Tendering & Contract Management
• Lead sourcing, tendering and competitive evaluation processes with fairness, transparency and auditability
• Negotiate and structure contracts, service agreements and framework arrangements that protect QHC commercially and operationally
• Maintain the contract register, manage renewals and expiries, and ensure obligations are tracked and met
• Vendor & Supplier Relationship Management
• Establish and manage supplier relationships, onboarding, qualification and performance monitoring against agreed KPIs and SLAs
• Own vendor risk — including concentration, continuity and compliance risk — and drive remediation where performance falls short
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