Position Description:

Directs the entire American Hospital Dubai's Supply Chain Management functions including the daily operations and all strategic initiatives tied to Supply Chain Compliance, Policies and Procedures, Contract Management and Applications.

Position Responsibility:

Directs the daily operations of the Supply Chain department to maximize staff effectiveness and efficiency in delivering services
Provides professional procurement and related advice to internal client departments, up to and including senior management
Directs the relationships between different vendors and information technology systems
Trains, develops, mentors, and assists subordinates. It is essential that the various components of the team function effectively
Takes full fiscal responsibility for the procurement operating budget
Oversees contracts which includes management of changes and variation, contract preparation and adherence
Directs inventory and logistics to ensure uninterrupted supply
Develops, maintains, and communicates procurement and sourcing policies, procedures, and practices
Engages with the relevant department directors and executive teams in the selection or recommendation of medical and non-medical purchases
Oversees staffing levels are sufficient to provide excellent customer service per procurement policies and procedures
Monitors and assesses the performance of supply chain staff
Directs supply chain applications, which includes responsibility for system maintenance, development, and training
Oversees supply chain financial analysis, compliance, and performance metrics
Drives best practices based on internal and external benchmarking
Leads the implementation of any new system automation project related to supply chain and contract management
Reviews existing procurement policies and governances for the hospital and develop new policies as required
Oversees periodic supply chain audits, investigates non-conformances, analyzes root causes, and provides guidance for corrective actions
Develops, maintains, and upkeep a Quality Management System (QMS) for the Hospital supply chain activities per the latest Joint Commission International Accreditation's (JCIA) standards
Monitors post-contract activities and acts proactively on contracts due for negotiations and highlights saving opportunities
Coordinates with stakeholders to set criteria, evaluate performance and define development criteria for hospital suppliers
Develops and enforces supplier code of ethics

Position Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain or in a related field
Master's Degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain Management or in a related field preferred

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in a hospital specifically in the Supply Chain Department with five (5) years of experience in Senior Management in a Healthcare Environment
Knowledge of Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) Standards.
Knowledge of Supply Chain processes.
Skills in Computer Applications such as Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc).

Supply Chain Director