Key Responsibilities:

Sr. Manager Purchase will be responsible to manage all procurement related work activities of Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College. He/she will be responsible to develop procurement strategies to ensure quality management and purchasing at economical and competitive prices ensuring professionally managed work practices. He/she will be responsible to oversee the purchase team comprising of 20+ staff for their daily activities as liaise and follow up with vendors and suppliers, coordinating with users regarding their needs and meeting the same timely, negotiate contract, prices, timelines, maintaining the Supplier database with due scrutiny of vendors, maintain purchase records and related document, maintain close liaison with Inventory Department, and ensure required training of staff in Purchase/Supply Chain Management work practices. Sr. Manager Purchase will report to Director Administration.

Qualifications and Experience:

MBA(Supply Chain Management) or equivalent qualification with at least 10+ years related experience at successively higher levels of responsibility in Purchasing including at least past 3 to 5 years at a managerial level.Related experience in a health care organization or with pharmaceuticals will be an advantage. Incumbent should have sound knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Management, Good communication & interpersonal skills,ability to work under pressure, prioritize, multi task, and lead a team with effective supervision, and to anticipate institution’s needs and environment/market challenges.