Surgical Stores Buyer at Joint Medical Holdings

PURPOSE OF POSITION

• Provide support to the Pharmacy Manager by handling month-end reporting and variance queries, auditing invoices and transactions, ensuring adequate stock levels, liaising with suppliers, and assisting with additional tasks as needed.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Manage surgical procurement by placing orders online and telephonically with suppliers.
• Source and borrow urgent stock from other hospitals when required.
• Coordinate the transport of stock from other hospitals to ensure timely delivery.
• Issue and maintain out-of-stock notifications promptly when items are unavailable.
• Supervise surgical stores staff and delegate tasks effectively.
• Liaise with company representatives to negotiate competitive pricing and explore new product options.
• Verify and sign for all goods received from suppliers.
• Oversee and assist with monthly stock take, ensuring accurate counts.
• Ensure all to follow items are prioritized, processed, and delivered promptly to the wards or theatre.
• Authorize and process stock transfers to other hospitals within the group as requested.
• Reconcile invoices with original purchase orders to ensure accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve any stock variances in a timely manner.

COMPETENCIES (The following will be advantageous)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(Educational Qualifications & Experience)

• Must have Grade 12 qualification.
• Must be computer literate
• Preferably a certificate in business administration
• Preferably DELTA 9 knowledge
• Experience in managing the purchase of surgical instruments, devices, and other medical supplies
• Must have at least 5 years of surgical buying experience.

SKILLS
(Practical & Technical)

• Excellent communication skills.

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

(Personality Characteristics)

• Professionalism and initiative.
• Well-spoken and respectful.
• Must be able to adhere to all company rules and policies.