- Undertake the regular ordering of medical and non-medical consumables ensuring stock available to meet demand

- Maintain complete updated purchasing records/data and pricing in the system

- Ensure competent execution of all regular purchasing duties and administrative works

- Schedule store visits and conduct competitor survey

- Coordinate with supplier to ensure on time delivery

- Order and procure medical and non-medical special and capital items as directed

- Oversee and train any assisting in purchasing

- In all purchasing activities create specifications, obtains quotes, negotiate price, place purchase orders, expedite delivery and problem solve , keep records and track all cost

- Liaise with the suppliers and department supervisors to ensure effective and correct actions on order requests

- Investigate and problems solve outstanding purchasing issues and problems. Liaise with Supply staff and Hospital departments as necessary

- Assist and advice Hospital staff and Management with enquiries regarding purchasing issues, procedures, needs and costs

- College Diploma in any related business course

- 1 year work experience as Purchasing Staff

- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills including experienced in using email

- Proven ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with suppliers, clients and staff

- Experience of purchasing within a large service focused organization

- Proven ability to successfully project manages multiple purchasing tasks and achieves deadlines

- Good interpersonal skills

- Good organizational and problem solving skills

- Proven ability to work as a team member in a multidisciplinary environment

- Proven ability to apply high ethical standards and represent the hospital in a professional manner