Job Description

The Manager - Clinical Procurement is responsible for leading operational procurement aspects and ensuring smooth operations of the clinical procurement section. The Manager - Clinical Procurement is responsible for leveraging the technology using ERP systems and improving processes to optimize the efficiency of strategic procurement processes.

Responsibilities

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manages clinical procurement section. including Drugs, Lab Equipment, Reagents, Medical Consumables, Instruments, and Equipment

• Develops and implements training programs for procurement staff.

• Manages selected high value and strategic clinical procurements activities.

• Key decisions related to contract administration, ERP management and business support to the procurement function.

• Key decision maker in developing and implementing policies and processes for Procurement department.

• Oversees the development and the ongoing maintenance of Sidra's Clinical Supply contracts.

• Reviews and provides expert advice on contractual matters, agreements of all kinds, contracts, tenders, risks, claims, disputes and all issues that are governed by contract with vendors and partners.

• Provides expertise in vendor management and monitoring vendors maintain the standards that Sidra require.

• Negotiates with vendors and suppliers on contractual terms and conditions for the benefit of Sidra.

• Manages vendors to ensure optimal cost and customer service performance.

• Develops improved contracting procedures, standard documentation, processes and training materials.

• Manages the preparation and justification of the Department budgets to ensure all programs and activities are appropriately funded. Monitors budget reports on a monthly basis and investigates and reconciles any significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.

• Responsible for developing and initiating new innovating Contracts, tendering and contracting methods to reduce costs, risk and administrative processes.

• Develops and maintains Procurement Master Plans, for Clinical related procurement.

• Responsible for leading the development of tendering strategies including Technical Scope targeting specifications, Project management and controls, Vendor-Client joint responsibilities, contractor performance indicators, Safety & Health requirements, quality & compliances, Compensation models, risk mitigation methods.

• Responsible for providing Senior Management/Limited Tender Committee (LTC) with guidance on tendering policies and procedures. Responsible for liaising with QF and/or HMC for joint venture Tendering/Contracting synergies and processes.

• Conducts vendor audit and checks with regard to the contract adherence by the vendors/suppliers.

• Develops, in conjunction with legal and finance departments, standard contract documentation for procurement, proposals, agreement and contractual correspondence of all nature in accordance with Sidra's approved contractual terms and conditions.

• Manages and monitors tasks and responsibilities to staff as required.

• Provides expertise in the development and implementation of procurement standards, strategies, policies and procedures.

• Assists in the training and development of P&C staff.

• Serves on Hospital Committees as required.

• Completes performance appraisals of direct reports.

• Adheres to Sidra's standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies

• Adheres to and promotes Sidra's Values

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS - SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

PREFERRED

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare or other related field.

• Master's degree in business administration/supply chain

• Postgraduate training in relevant field

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive clinical procurement experience

• Working experience in a well-developed computerized ERP environment

• Exceptions to the experience requirement may be granted for Qatari nationals (internal and external candidates), with a reduction of up to two (2) years.

7+ years of clinical procurement experience in a progressive career path within a healthcare setting or similar working environment

Certification and Licensure

• Procurement Certification

• ERP Certification

Professional Membership

MCIPS, ISM

Job Specific Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written.

• Demonstrated skills in Negotiation and Pricing.

• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.

• Demonstrated high level people management and team building skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

• Fluency in written and spoken English

Fluency in written and spoken Arabic

About Us

Sidra Medicine a healthy population is essential to a strong, prosperous society, and throughout 2020, Sidra continued to provide uninterrupted comprehensive specialist healthcare services for children and young people; and exceptional maternity, gynecology, and reproductive medical services for women, previously unavailable in Qatar and the region." - H.H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation

Sidra Medicine represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser who serves as its Chairperson. This high-tech facility is home to world-class patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources.