• Application Deadline: Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Procurement Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 7 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  
  

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking a well experienced and strategic Procurement Manager to join their team, responsible for managing procurement activities across our pharmacy chain.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve business objectives, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.

Supplier Management:

• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of quality products and services.

Tendering and Contract Management:

• Manage the tendering process, including RFQs, RFPs, and contract negotiations, to ensure best-value agreements.

Category Management:

• Develop and implement category management plans, ensuring optimal procurement outcomes for assigned categories.

Procurement Operations:

• Manage the procurement process, including purchase order management, inventory management, and logistics coordination.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, identifying and mitigating procurement-related risks.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyze procurement data, providing insights and recommendations to inform business decisions and drive process improvements.

Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including logistics, finance, and operations, to ensure alignment and effective communication.

Budgeting and Cost Management:

• Develop and manage procurement budgets, ensuring cost-effective procurement outcomes and alignment with business objectives.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.


• Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.


• Certifications: Professional certification in procurement, such as CIPS or ISM, is an added advantage.


• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and regulations, including the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN) guidelines.


• Skills: Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks.


• Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement software, such as ERP systems.

Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.


• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.


• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders.


• Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex procurement issues and develop effective solutions.


• Time Management: Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: A very competitive salary and benefits package.


• Career Growth: Opportunities for career growth and professional development.


• Dynamic Work Environment: A collaborative and dynamic work environment.


• Recognition and Reward: Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.