• Application Deadline: Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Procurement Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 7 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  
  

The Procurement Manager will participate in the development and delivery of a cost-effective Procurement Strategy to deliver the target benefits and financial savings (to ensure Value for Money). He/She is responsible for procurement planning, evaluating suppliers, products, services, work, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that approved purchases are cost-efficient and of high quality.

Job role: 

The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Participate in the development and delivery of a cost effective Procurement and supply chain strategy across all units and departments in SFH to deliver the target benefits and financial savings (Value for Money).


• Engage and support the strategy from key internal stakeholders so that implementation and compliance are optimal.


• Provide specialist advice, guidance and service to all SFH departments on procurement and supply chain best practice.


• Ensure that all procurement process have the correct supporting documents and are worded and filled properly.


• Provide over-sight to the management of the units MIS (i.e. Management Information System-MIS) to ensure that all necessary documents are saved and updated.


• Track and monitor the entire procurement transaction cycle and supply chain for required goods, services and works.


• Contribute to the identification, assessment and management of potential risks associated with differing sourcing strategies within and outside the procurement and supply chain.


• Maximize the use of SFH’s funds by identifying best practice and leveraging the spend within and outside SFH; including monitoring available framework agreements.


• Contribute to the promotion of the effective management of vendors/suppliers/service providers to sustain value throughout the life of the contract.


•  Define and manage key vendors/suppliers/service providers relationships to deliver breakthrough performance in cost, service and quality, including technical input to negotiations on strategically significant contracts.


• Collaborate with SFH Legal unit to draw up supply/service contracts for goods, services and works.


• Supervise subordinates and ensure adequate communication in the department as well as the entire organization.


• Regularly carry out training and development needs of direct subordinates in the department and other logisticians as the need arises.


• Act as a resource person on all procurement issues.


• Other procurement duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications/Experience:

Minimum Qualification:

• A minimum of a first degree in Sciences, Social Sciences, Purchasing and supply, Non-Health and Health related fields.


• CIPs certification and a master’s degree is an added advantage.


• A minimum of seven (7) years’ cognate experience working in a procurement position.


• Demonstrated ability through previous experience to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners, stakeholders and colleagues.

Other Qualification and Experience:

• Experience using SAP.


• Knowledge using Microsoft Dynamics.

Skills and Competencies required:

Technical:

• Knowledge of SFH’s Procurement Procedures


• Prioritization skills


• Ability to manage vendor contracts


• Technical report writing skill

Behavioural:

• Planning and organizational skill: Being able to determine and schedule the optimal use of resources to achieve specific goals; setting priorities and time-bound goals; having the capacity for effective time management; demonstrating willingness and ability to adjust quickly to rapidly changing priorities, multiple demands and complex situations; showing capacity to work effectively under pressure.


• Drive for continuous learning and knowledge sharing: Taking steps for continuous learning and self-improvement; acquiring new skills and knowledge; sharing knowledge with peers, subordinates or others.


• Customer orientation and drive for results: Going the extra mile to deliver quality service to partners and internal customers; demonstrating drive to get the important things done on the job; being passionate about seeing things through to achieve desired results.