Closely interface with departmental heads on a regular basis to ascertain their procurement needs and requirements

Assist HOD in identifying the appropriate strategy for Non - Medical equipment, consumables and stores

Closely work with the concerned departments for technical evaluation and assessment of vendors

Prepare internal cost estimates (ICE) optimizing category-wise spend by volume leverage, reverse auction & VMI etc.

Conduct a comprehensive vendor qualification assessment

Prepare and release the Request for Quotation/ Enquiry to the short-listed vendors

Obtain offers from vendors, and prepare comparative statement to aid in selection of vendors, optimization of price and other commercial terms

Support in formulation of the negotiating strategy

Participate in commercial negotiation meetings with the short-listed vendors

Standardize contract templates and SLAs and obtain approvals

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