THATO BASAAKANE

Surgical Buyer

Lenmed Bokamoso Private Hospital

GABORONE, Gaborone

10.2022 - Current

Procure surgical stock according to the needs of the hospital.
Timely generation of Purchase Orders for surgical stock based on utilization, supply lead times and stock on hand.
Make regular follow-ups on backorders with the suppliers as necessary.
Issue stock to the wards and maintains relevant records for the transactions made.
Complies with hospital inventory control processes and policies including monthly cycle counts and thorough investigation of variances.
Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
Provided training and guidance to junior team members on best practices in purchasing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department.
Continuously monitored industry trends to identify new supply sources that could potentially improve overall procurement efficiency.
Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, ensuring accurate product specifications were met in all purchases.
Developed and improved account relationships.
Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.