Manager, Procurement & Supply Chain (Healthcare Experience Required) - 50013028

Job Title: Manager, Procurement & Supply Chain (Healthcare

Experience

• Required)

• Department: Procurement & Supply Chain Management

• The Manager of Procurement & Supply Chain owns vendor and contract risk for QHC from Day-1 and builds the procurement and supply-chain capability the organization needs as it scales through the startup phase. The role ensures that sourcing, contracting and supplier management are governed, compliant and value-driven. The role establishes the policies, processes and controls that let QHC procure at pace without compromising governance.

• The role works across clinical, technology, facilities and enabling functions, and coordinates with QIC shared services and third-party providers, to ensure the reliable, cost-effective and compliant supply of medical and non-medical goods and services.

• KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 1. Procurement Strategy & Planning

• Develop and maintain QHC's procurement plan aligned with startup priorities, activation milestones and budget, including category strategies for medical, technology, facilities and professional services.

• Forecast demand and lead times and sequence sourcing activity to meet Day-1 and scale-up needs.

• Advise leadership on make-versus-buy and leverage-from-QIC decisions across categories.

• 2. Sourcing, Tendering & Contract Management

• Lead sourcing, tendering and competitive evaluation processes with fairness, transparency and auditability.

• Negotiate and structure contracts, service agreements and framework arrangements that protect QHC commercially and operationally.

• Maintain the contract register, manage renewals and expiries, and ensure obligations are tracked and met.

• 3. Vendor & Supplier Relationship Management

• Establish and manage supplier relationships, onboarding, qualification and performance monitoring against agreed KPIs and SLAs.

• Own vendor risk — including concentration, continuity and compliance risk — and drive remediation where performance falls short.

• Build a reliable supplier base for critical medical and operational categories.

• 4. Supply Chain & Inventory Management

• Establish supply-chain and inventory processes across medical consumables, pharmaceuticals, equipment and non-medical supplies.

• Ensure availability, traceability and appropriate stock levels for clinical and operational continuity, minimizing waste and stock-outs.

• Coordinate logistics, warehousing and distribution arrangements as required.

• 5. Governance, Compliance & Risk

• Implement procurement policies, delegation of authority, controls and segregation of duties to mitigate financial and compliance risk.

• Ensure compliance with Saudi procurement and regulatory requirements and with QIC service and governance frameworks.

• Maintain audit readiness, procurement records and risk registers for internal and external review.

• 6. Cost Optimization & Value Delivery

• Drive cost efficiency, value-for-money and total-cost-of-ownership discipline across procurement decisions.

• Identify and deliver savings, consolidation and demand-management opportunities without compromising quality or continuity.

• Provide procurement input to budgeting, business cases and capital planning.

• 7. Systems, Process & Capability

• Support the implementation and use of e-procurement and supply-chain systems and dashboards.

• Standardize procurement processes and build internal capability as the function grows.

• Provide clear procurement reporting and analytics to Finance and leadership.

• Requirements

• EXPERIENCE & ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field is required. A professional certification (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent) and / or a Master's degree is preferred.

• 6+ years of progressive experience in procurement and supply-chain management, including sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation and vendor management, ideally within healthcare, construction / facilities, or large project / startup environments.

• Demonstrated experience owning vendor and contract risk and establishing procurement processes and controls. Experience with medical / pharmaceutical supply chains and with accredited healthcare environments is an advantage.

• Working knowledge of Saudi procurement and regulatory requirements and of operating within shared-services or SLA-based models. Strong commercial, negotiation and analytical capability.