Procurement Buyer-Bid Management

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities:


* Support the bid management and tendering process for medical equipment, hospital infrastructure, and healthcare services for all third-party OEM products and services including Turnkey.


* Prepare and issue RFQs, RFPs, and tender documents to third party suppliers in alignment with project timelines and technical specifications.


* Evaluate vendor proposals, conduct commercial and technical bid analysis, and support negotiation strategies.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Bid Management, Sales, Modality, Customer Service, Project Management and Commercial to finalize procurement decisions.


* Develop and maintain pricing models and cost benchmarks for key commodities and local bought outs / services.

Ensure compliance with healthcare procurement regulations, quality standards, and internal policies, guidelines and directives.Maintain accurate documentation for audits, and reporting.


* Market Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies to inform and adapt procurement strategies accordingly.


* Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with overall business objectives to ensure procurement contribution towards growth.


* Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong partnerships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, and ensuring long term strategic supplier relationships.

Qualifications:


* 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.


* Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) , MS OƯice Applications and analysis tools.


* Strong negotiation skills, with 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.