Regional Director, Procurement and Supply Chain Management Division at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director General, Global Campus Development and Operations, the Regional Director EA will lead the supply chain function and create a difference in the field that will contribute to the growth and success of the institutions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in strategic planning of the division as well as facilitate services across the division that have a significant impact on the performance and/or business outcomes of the institutions.
• Actively participate in long-term planning within clearly defined policies, principles and objectives to facilitate PSCMD work across the institutions.
• Establish contracts and alternate supply sources where possible to enable institutions to acquire quality products at affordable prices, terms, and lower life- cycle costs.
• Lead key aspects of the supply chain function required for JCIA (Joint Commission International Accreditation), lean supply management and warehouse concept of “5S” (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize and Sustain)
• Lead, train, and develop a team of supply chain staff responsible for developing end-to-end supply chain strategies, coordinating resources, overseeing and reporting status, resolving issues and ensuring that appropriate supply Chain support is provided as needed to individual programs.
• Work closely with the team to review and amend various business processes which include authority matrix, policies and procedures, key performance indicators (KPIs), various forms/documents etc.
• Overseeing the management, selection and development of suppliers to continuously improve quality, delivery and pricing in a way that positively impacts the corporation and strategic management of the supplier base.
• Establish and develop strategic relationships and partnerships with key local and international vendors that will benefit the AKDN Health institutions

Requirements

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) 
• Certification(s) in supply chain management
• At least 12 years’ senior-level work experience in a healthcare setting, 4 of which should be at a senior level. Experience in a JCIA accredited health-care institution desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Unquestionable integrity
• Good interpersonal and negotiations skills: ability to build relationships among team members, senior management, end-users and external agencies and suppliers.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Closing: July 20, 2022