ashraf hassan

- Managing procurement projects for major IT systems and general services such as clinical information System, Prime source vendor, ERP system, Communication Plan preparation and implementation Contracts.
- Responsible for the day to day operations, activities, & the smooth functioning of the department in all technical & human aspect.
- leading the development of common supply chain processes, standards, guidelines and policy compliance requirements
- Manage the development, monitoring and continuous improvement of statistical reports on hospital Procurement
- Driving best practices in strategic procurement, including category strategies based on internal and external benchmarking
- Research the best products and suppliers in terms of value, delivery schedules and quality.
- Evaluate suppliers before signing to ensure they meet the organisation requirements.
- Identify new suppliers, meeting existing suppliers, and building and
- Maintain excellent relationships with each.
- Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring progress, ensuring quality of service.
- Develop procurement, vendor management and agreements’ procedures and guidelines,
- Manage procurement data, organizing a proper recording system and ensuring buffer stock levels in coordination with internal customers.

- Manage a team of purchasing experts that support all procurement needs for all departments within the business.
- Solve problems related to department.
- Manage the timely procurement of quality items as per the needs of end-users.
- Initial all personnel documents and letters originating from materials department, checking & approval of POs in the system.

- Liaise with HR department for hiring new staff for materials department.
- Team development, training & performance management.
- Provide information required by the management.

 Develop annual departmental Procurement plan.
 Lead the development and implementation of supplier strategies to meet Hospital’s clinical and non-clinical supply needs.
 Manage the development, monitoring and continuous improvement of statistical reports on Hospital Procurement
 Participate in the development of long term agreements with suppliers for frequently purchased items/services.
 lead role in the development of Hospitals's purchasing software applications and ensure their appropriateness and effectiveness for the Hospital Implementation Team.
 Develop and enhance procurement policies, procedures and processes to comply with the laws and regulations and project requirements .
 Manages Hospitals's supply chain relationships with various departments.
 Recruit, train, and monitor staff performance and performs annual employee evaluations.
 Assess performance of suppliers in terms of meeting deadlines, satisfactory provision of services to determine viability and reliability of employing their services in future.
 Lead the daily operations of Hospital Procurement and Contracts for the Implementation Team.
 Propose innovative ideas on the contractual strategy to reduce contract management workload.
 Provide assistance and technical guidance to respective project personnel covering all aspects of prequalification, issue of tenders, evaluation, preparation & issue of Contracts and Contracts Administration.
 Supervising and mentoring the procurement team to complete the required tasks.
 Managing procurement projects for major IT systems and general services such as clinical information System, Prime source vendor, ERP system, Communication Plan preparation and implementation Contracts.
 Review specifications for goods purchased by Hospital and suggest changes where appropriate.
 Review and advise on purchase requests submitted to ensure that they are complete and acceptable in terms of specifications, standardization, procurement policy, and delivery time

Develop and maintain a high-performance culture in the function, resulting in continued success
 meeting functional KPIs and improved levels of customer service to interior and exterior customers.
 Working in conjunction with a number of project teams ensure the timely and cost effective
 delivery of all services, items and materials to agreed project milestones.
 Strategize, plan and implement best practice procurement systems.
 Plan for future operations of the department with emphasis on efficiency and effectiveness in
 meeting the needs of both internal and external customers, statutory and regulatory compliance, and compliance with requirements as set-forth by various granting agencies.
 Monitor the research work done across various markets for new/alternative sources of supply in line with projects quality/price/service requirements.
 Develop a comprehensive supplier management system ensuring that a reporting process specific to each project is available at all time.
 Provide ongoing post project delivery procurement services for upgrades, maintenance and service agreements.
 Manage a team of buyers sourcing materials from a global market.
 Implementing and creating a an ERP or similar system
 Responsible for deploying a centralised procurement and operational strategies on a global basis.
 Negotiate and execute vendor supply chains as needed to support the critical business needs.
 Manages all activities that develop relationships with suppliers

Buyer
King Fahd Military Hospital -Jeddah - Saudi Arabia
Apr 1992 - Aug 1995 (3 years. 3months)

 Review requisitions for completeness, correctness and clarity
 Conduct market reviews for product selection and availability
 Prepare tendering documents and channels them for approvals
 Secure quotations, liaises with the end user for suitability, and negotiate with vendors
 Propose alternative approaches to the end user for improved functionality, quality, or price
 Prepare analysis of quotations and product offerings
 Prepare purchase orders and updates them if needed
 Expedite purchase orders if needed
 Where required and appropriate performs direct cash or credit card purchases
 assigning item numbers, descriptions, packaging strings, price, etc
 Liaise with end-users with respect to setting specifications and preparing requisitions
 Resolve issues pertaining to delivery, payment, discrepancies in issued orders etc.
 Assist with additional departmental duties assigned
 Adhere hospital’s confidentiality and privacy of information policies