Purchasing Officer

Full Time, onsite
Pantai Hospital Ipoh
Ipoh, Malaysia

RM 2,000 - RM 2,000 / month

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Job Summary

The Purchasing Officer is responsible for negotiating and purchasing surgical and medical supplies. The Purchasing Officer also sources medical equipment as requested and approved by end-users and management.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for efficiently carrying out activities for purchasing of all non-pharmaceutical items for Hospital use.
Liaison with suppliers and vendors for quotations and negotiate price.
To keep inventory level of stock, identify foreign and domestic suppliers and keep abreast of
changes of products and materials
To track market conditions, price trends or future markets of hospital products and services.
To train and supervise clerk to handle goods and service and ensure correct procedure and maintain.
accurate records of all purchases.
To participate in providing opinions on the selection of suppliers to the management.
To work closely with other Pantai Hospitals on bulk purchasing and other products or services.
To arrange for product demonstrations when necessary.
Be informed of the latest trends in products or services.
To check on competition buying and selling activities and watch general economic condition to anticipate patients ‘willing to pay’ behavior and buying patterns.
To optimize usage of computer systems to obtain instant and accurate product and price listings, to track inventory levels and process routine orders.
To optimize usage of computer systems to obtain instant and accurate product and price listings, to track inventory levels and process routine orders.
To monitor and evaluate suppliers’ performance and maintain good rapport with them to ensure continuous supply and reliable service.
Maintain relevant records and documents in the department.
Responsible for the effective implementation of all policies and procedures within the unit.
Participate in an ongoing review of practices and procedures of purchasing and recommend improvement as necessary.