Understanding how hospital procurement processes work is critical for medical technology companies seeking to engage meaningfully and sustainably with the private healthcare sector. For many SAMED members, navigating tender requirements, compliance protocols, and supplier expectations across different hospital groups remains a complex and evolving process.

Date: Thursday, 24 July 2025
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Format: Microsoft Teams
RSVP: Click here to Register for the Forum

To support industry alignment and greater transparency, SAMED invites you to attend this forum. This session is designed for business development, commercial, sales, market access, and supply chain teams, as well as those responsible for tender submissions and supplier relationship management.

Through direct engagement with key procurement leaders, members will gain clarity on:

• Internal procurement procedures and supply chain structures
• Evaluation and onboarding processes for new suppliers
• Common challenges and best practices in medtech tendering

Presenters Include:

• Mediclinic Southern Africa – Venesha Shunmugam, Supply Chain Manager: Pharmacy (For your reference, click here for Mediclinic’s Procurement Policy)
• Netcare Limited – Vash Raghununan, Deputy General Manager: Group Procurement Services
• Lenmed – Shavani Naidoo, Head of Procurement (Pharmaceutical & Surgical)