Specialist - Purchase - (260003Q0)
Aga Khan University chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research, and health care of international standards relevant to Pakistan and the region. The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities and well-equipped diagnostic services. The University currently has teaching sites in Pakistan, East Africa, the United Kingdom, and Afghanistan, and is a major component of Aga Khan Development Network.As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.This is a grant funded contractual position.Responsibilities:You will be responsible to:conducting orientation sessions on relevant institutional and functional policiesdeveloping a clear understanding of the institution’s vision, mission, strategic direction, and emerging prioritiesensuring procurement activities remain aligned with organizational objectives, industry standards, and applicable regulationsidentifying opportunities for continuous improvement in procurement processes and practicesbuilding and maintaining effective relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and external partnersidentifying, evaluating, and onboarding new vendors to meet institutional requirementsensuring compliance with procurement procedures prescribed by donor agenciesnegotiating AKDN-wide strategic agreements, preferred terms, and group discountsmaintaining awareness of applicable local and international laws and regulationsunderstanding procurement requirements associated with accreditation bodies, including JCIA and CAPdeveloping and maintaining a system for recording, monitoring, and tracking contractscoaching and developing team members to strengthen operational support and overall performance.
Requirements:You should have:Master’s degree in business administration or equivalent.additional degree/ certifications in Law/ Contract Management will be considered as an added advantage3 - 5 years of relevant experience in the field of Purchasing and Contracts Managementexperience of working in Healthcare/ Hospital / Research organization will be preferredexcellent knowledge of end-to-end supply management processes including competitive bidding, contract management, supplier performance management, and life cycle costing processesassess, evaluate, analyze, and interpret contract or agreement terms and conditions and recommend alternative language, solutions and/or assist in resolving any supplier risk compliance, or performance issues, as necessarystrong research skills and an in-depth understanding of financial analytics and legal agreementsexceptional negotiation, persuasion and judgment skillsexcellent written and verbal communication skillsin-depth knowledge of the company’s core industry, policies, procedures and objectivesleadership and management skillsstrong presentation skillsstrong interpersonal, presentation, communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder relationship management skills to engage others, build consensus and resolve issuesable to manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlinesproficient computer skills with advanced skills in MS Office applications including Excelexcellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the senior ManagementComprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.
: Pakistan
: Aga Khan University Pakistan
: Regular
: Standard
: 09/10/2026, 7:38:29 AM
: 15/10/2026, 6:59:00 PM
