Procurement Manager (Medical Technology and Non – Medical Equipment) 

About RMS

RMS is a state-owned company established by the Government of Rwanda with a mandate of managing the end-to-end health supply chain for Rwanda. RMS Ltd's mission is to be the leading health supply chain institution in Africa, ensuring 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.

Position Overview

RMS seeks to recruit a qualified Procurement Manager to lead medical technology and non-medical equipment procurement initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the procurement team
• Co-define team targets and agenda
• Implement the national supply plan by placing orders and monitoring shipments efficiently to avoid supply chain disruption
• Coordinate the team to apply for visa and import licenses for imported goods, and liaise with clearing agents to clear goods from customs and deliver them to warehouse
• Provide regular updates to clients and 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 updates
• Oversee the establishment and regular updates of the supplier catalogue/profile and conduct supplier prequalification activities
• Coordinate with civil engineers to supervise and conduct studies, and establish bill of quantities for civil works and maintenance services required by RMS
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies

Location

Kigali, Rwanda