Procurement Manager (Medical Technology and Non – Medical Equipment)

RMS is a state-owned company established by the Government of Rwanda with a mandate of managing end to end health supply chain for Rwanda 

RMS Ltd mission is to be the leading health supply chain institution in Africa which ensures availability and affordability of quality assured health commodities by 2030. RMS Ltd.’s vision is A Thriving Rwanda: Where everyone has the health resources, they need to live a long and fulfilling life. Our comprehensive supply chain management ensures that healthcare providers have the resources they need to deliver quality care. 

To achieve this mandate and become the leading health commodities supply chain agency in Rwanda and beyond, RMS is committed to ensuring timely access to quality medical products through an enhanced, sustainable, and efficient supply chain system. 

• Lead and manage the procurement team
• Co-define targets and agenda of the team
• Implement the national supply plan by placing orders and monitor shipments efficiently to avoid supply chain disruption
• Coordinate the team to apply for visa and import licenses of imported goods and liaise with clearing agents to clear goods from customs and deliver them to warehouse
• Provide regular updates to clients/ external stakeholders on the status of their requests
• Coordinate with biomedical engineers for inspection of delivered medical equipment
• Oversee the development of the product catalogue and specifications and its periodic update
• Oversee the establishment and regular update of the supplier catalogue/profile and conduct supplier prequalification activities
• Coordinate with civil engineers to supervise and conduct studies/establish bill of quantities for civil works and maintenance services required by RMS
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for key spend categories
• Ensure cross functional alignment of process and targets
• Any other duties assigned by manager Lead and manage the procurement team
• Co-define targets and agenda of the team
• Implement the national supply plan by placing orders and monitor shipments efficiently to avoid supply chain disruption
• Coordinate the team to apply for visa and import licenses of imported goods and liaise with clearing agents to clear goods from customs and deliver them to warehouse
• Provide regular updates to clients/ external stakeholders on the status of their requests
• Coordinate with biomedical engineers for inspection of delivered medical equipment
• Oversee the development of the product catalogue and specifications and its periodic update
• Oversee the establishment and regular update of the supplier catalogue/profile and conduct supplier prequalification activities
• Coordinate with civil engineers to supervise and conduct studies/establish bill of quantities for civil works and maintenance services required by RMS
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for key spend categories
• Ensure cross functional alignment of process and targets
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor

All applications are to be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd through the following email address: recruitment@rms.rw