Regional Purchase Assistant

Introduction ​Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH, N) is a private not-for-profit institution that provides tertiary- and secondary-level healthcare services. Established in 1958 and currently a 300 bed facility, the Hospital was upgraded to a tertiary level teaching hospital in order to respond to the health care needs of the people of East Africa. AKUH, N is a premier provider of ambulatory care and quality in-patient services, including critical care. The University Hospital focuses on providing high quality care, and supports postgraduate medical education in all major clinical specialties. Patients treated at the University Hospital benefit from a team-based approach that ensures a high level of quality care. Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi invites applications for the position of Regional Purchase Assistant Responsibilities ​The incumbent wil:  monitor price variances within the E A Region obtain competitive quotations from various suppliers and recommend or award the order to the most competitive supplier carry out negotiation with suppliers communicate with end user to clearly understand the requirements of the items required and also keep them informed on the status of their enquiries ensure that users’ requirements are confirmed by way of a sign on evaluation forms or by email for regional purchase. follow up with suppliers to ensure timely responses on regional requirements and delivery items provide all the necessary information for approval of a purchase order inform user on new products arrange periodic meetings with regional institutions assist the Capex team with their daily purchasing process Requirements ​Applicants should:  have a Diploma and/or a Degree in Supply Chain Management  have at least 2 years experience in purchasing preferably in hospital environment be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Excel have excellent negotiation, orgnisational and communication skills. To Apply Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to, the Manager, Recruitment, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. P. O. Box 30270-00100, NAIROBI or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu Applications by email are preferred. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Applications should be submitted latest by June 7, 2013.