Procurement Buyer

As a Procurement Specialist in the healthcare industry, you will play a crucial role in managing the bid management and tendering process for medical equipment, hospital infrastructure, and healthcare services. Your responsibilities will include: - Supporting the bid management and tendering process for medical equipment, hospital infrastructure, and healthcare services, including third-party OEM products and services. - Preparing and issuing RFQs, RFPs, and tender documents to third-party suppliers in alignment with project timelines and technical specifications. - Evaluating vendor proposals, conducting commercial and technical bid analysis, and supporting negotiation strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams. - Developing and maintaining pricing models and cost benchmarks for key commodities and local bought outs/services while ensuring compliance with healthcare procurement regulations and quality standards. - Staying updated on industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies to inform and adapt procurement strategies accordingly. - Collaborating with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with overall business objectives and ensuring procurement contribution towards growth. - Building and maintaining strong partnerships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, and ensuring long-term strategic supplier relationships. Qualifications required for this role include: - Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electronics, Electrical, Biomedical, or equivalent). - 5-7 years of procurement experience in the healthcare, hospital, or medical equipment industry. - Proven experience in bid management, tendering, and pricing analysis. - Strong understanding of healthcare procurement and proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar), MS Office Applications, and analysis tools. - Strong negotiation skills and a track record of successfully managing supplier relationships and achieving cost savings. - Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities with a focus on driving continuous improvement. - In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, regulations, and market trends. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.,