MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Consumables Manager is responsible for the effective planning, procurement coordination, inventory management and distribution of medical and non-medical consumables across the hospital. The role ensures uninterrupted availability of consumables while maintaining optimum inventory levels, minimizing wastage and expiry, supporting cost containment initiatives, and ensuring compliance with organisational policies, regulatory requirements and patient safety standards. The Consumables Manager collaborates closely with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders to ensure timely supply of consumables that support high-quality patient care and operational excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Inventory Planning and Stock Management

Consumables Operations Management

Demand Planning and Clinical Support

Financial and Cost Management

Compliance, Governance and Quality

Leadership and People Management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Pharmacy, Healthcare Management or related field

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Experience within a multi-hospital healthcare group | Experience implementing inventory improvement initiatives | Experience managing supplier relationships and inventory analytics

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE