General Manager : Procurement and Supply Chain

Overview

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates. The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To guide and direct overall supply chain strategy operations for MCSA, aligned with Group strategy, which includes procurement, warehousing and distribution, inventory control and commercial negotiations.

Key responsibilities

• Set and provide strategic direction for the Procurement and Supply Chain function, aligned to Group Strategy
• Lead and direct inventory operations
• Monitor and manage governance and risks associated with the master data / price file and central profile
• Manage and mitigate financial, political and regulatory risks related to supply chain management
• Manage supplier key accounts and stakeholder relations
• Lead and manage people within the Procurement and Supply Chain function

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

A relevant bachelor’s degree

Desired Education

Postgraduate / additional qualification in business management or procurement-related

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

At least 8 - 10 years’ experience in a senior management role within a corporate supply chain management environment

Desired Experience

Five years or more managing supply chains in a private healthcare environment

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

Seniority level

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