• Application Deadline: Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Procurement Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Company Description

Our client is a world-class healthcare facility providing an integrated healthcare delivery platform in emerging markets. They seek to hire Procurement Officers to oversee purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality. 

Job Description

• Ensure timely procurement of goods, services, and works


• Assist in developing and implementing policies, and administrative systems in line with budgetary allocations in the Hospital for all functions.


• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships.


• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.


• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.


• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.


• Control spending and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.


• Receive requisitions for services needed by different units, sections, departments, and the hospital in general, that are required for running it. •


• Ensure the use of an updated list of pre-qualified suppliers or contractors to supply and provide various services to the hospital.


• Monitor and ensure that services provided to the hospital by service lenders are sufficient and up to the required specifications and standards in the hospital.


• Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases


• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers


• Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment


• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data


• Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences, Procurement or Supply Chain Management, Accounting or Finance or any related field of study 


• Science background or work experience in a pharmaceutical/health company would be preferred


• Professional membership  in Supply Chain Management


• At least  3-5 years experience in a procurement environment 


• Computer efficiency skills.


• Knowledge of contract law is an added advantage.


• Knowledge of e-procurement systems


• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills


• Attention to details


• Ability to work independently and in teams


• Good negotiation skills


• Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite 

Additional Information

Remuneration is competitive along with other benefits