• Application Deadline: Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Procurement Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• City Ogudu


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Responsibilities

• Manage end to end supply chain process for pharmaceutical, nutrition products, medical devices and medical equipment requirements for francophone countries that IRC operates in.


• Serve as subject matter expert for drug procurement, medical devices and equipment and service providers related to pharmaceutical regulatory and donors’ requirements


• Support in the development of processes to ensure compliance related to key supply chain requirements such as quality control, cold chain storage and distribution


• Per Health program requests, provide technical advice and guidance about importation process, sourcing information and review large pharmaceuticals orders placed by country programs to minimize inappropriate procurement


• Demonstrate expertise in contract negotiations and cost management


• Support Senior Procurement Manager in developing category strategies


• Manages RFX, RFP process, templates and strategy


• Lead strategic supplier relationship management to continually identify process improvements and cost reduction opportunities


• Well versed in analysis of spend data and cost models for continuous improvement


• Maintain relationships with various business functions across the organization including health unit, legal, and regional/country offices


• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and track inventory levels


• Lead supplier selection and pre-qualification process globally


• Conduct Quality Control and pharmacovigilance activities, when deemed necessary or as an element of routine supplier management.


• Conduct/organize regular and ad hoc inspections of IRC suppliers and their manufacturers, to safeguard the quality of supplies delivered to IRC beneficiaries