Global Director Materials Management Division Aga Khan Jobs in Pakistan

Overview

Global Director Materials Management Division Aga Khan Jobs in Pakistan

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible to:

• Provide strategic planning support to University management for all supply chain activities that helps in smooth running of overall operations.
• Provide direction and oversee all global systems for planning, implementation and monitoring.
• Plan, coordinate and direct activities of a coordinated supply support system involved in the evaluation, acquisition, receiving, storage and accounting of medical, surgical and other supplies and equipment.
• Identify cost effective systems needed to support the business taking into account market trends, resource availability and changes in customers’ needs.
• Develop and implement integrated methods and system for improving operational efficiency and controlling inventories.
• Lead Group Purchasing Programs of institutions of Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in Pakistan, East Africa and Central Asia.
• Plan and organize University wide business continuity, disaster recovery and crisis management plans.
• Prepare and monitor University wide divisional operating and capital budgets; short, medium and long-term plans.
• Develop strategies for standardizing products and services across the campuses.
• Ensure compliance of quality management system of materials management division, local and international quality standards.
• Travel domestically and internationally, as needed, to current and prospective suppliers to provide product and process familiarization, resolution of issues, product development assistance, general business updates and product cost negotiations.
• Develop and promote a customer-focused orientation toward materials management; promote a collaborative culture between Materials Management, Nursing, Medical, and ancillary departments.
• Responsible for the recruitment, retention and development of all staff members. Imparts and commits to ongoing training and development of staff to enhance their technical capacity within the department through various trainings and on-the-job teachings.
• Serve as a role model; provide leadership and problem solving support to peers, direct reports and to customers in a manner that facilitates the building of strong relationships.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration from a recognized University or equivalent, preferably in Supply Chain Management
• Minimum 10 – 12 years of progressively management and leadership experience in materials management and/or related department in large, multi-size organizations preferably in health related institutions.
• Experience of project management, process improvement and budget management is essential.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to describe complex ideas in clear and meaningful forms and to present data and information to various audiences.
• Good experience of working with in a customer focused environment along with exceptional administration skills.
• A demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally within the company, as well as globally with suppliers.
• Sophisticated negotiation skills. Strong knowledge of related industry operating costs, procurement methods, and pricing practices.
• Strong knowledge of governmental action in areas affecting the commodities industry, supply and demand fundamentals, and currency valuation dynamics.
• Excellent organizational and influencing skills.
• Proactive thinking and continuously strives for innovative ideas or solutions that have worked in other environments and applies them to the organization.
• End-to-end understanding of the supply chain.
• Strong multi-tasking abilities in an extremely fast-paced environment with an ability to innovate and create strategies that significantly improve supply chain efficiencies.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams individually and collectively.
• Conducts ongoing risk analysis, looking ahead for contingent liabilities and opportunities and astutely identifying the risks involved.
• Excellent business acumen and analytical skills along with in-depth knowledge of ERP.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to work under pressure with patience and poise.

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