Procurement Assistant Manager

Medi Linx Laboratory is seeking a highly organized and proactive Procurement Assistant Manager to support our clinical laboratory operations. The role is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of laboratory reagents, diagnostic kits, medical supplies, and equipment, while maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day procurement activities for laboratory consumables, reagents, diagnostic kits, medical supplies, and equipment. Source, evaluate, accredit, and manage reliable suppliers in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards.

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, service agreements, and purchasing terms with vendors. Collaborate with laboratory and operations teams to forecast demand and maintain optimal inventory levels.

• Ensure proper procurement, handling, and storage of temperature-sensitive and critical laboratory supplies. Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages, expiries, and overstocking.

• Maintain accurate procurement documentation for audits, compliance, and reporting requirements. Assist in procurement budget planning, cost control initiatives, and operational efficiency improvements.

• Evaluate vendor performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

• Proven experience in vendor management and strategic sourcing. Lead and support bidding and tendering processes for procurement requirements.

• Develop and streamline procurement-related business processes to improve efficiency and operational effectiveness.

• Demonstrate operational excellence by ensuring procurement activities align with the high-demand requirements of laboratory operations.

• Capability in business process development and streamlining. And demonstrated commitment to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Medical Technology, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive end-to-end procurement experience, preferably in healthcare or clinical laboratory operations.

• At least 2–3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience, with demonstrated skills in managing and developing people.

• Full knowledge and understanding of the high-demand requirements of laboratory operations.

• Amenable to work 100% onsite in Makati Office.