• Application Deadline:
• Position: Procurement Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 6 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

• We are looking for a Procurement & Planning Manager who is analytical, team-oriented, well-organized, self-motivated, and experienced in pharmaceutical procurement.


• You will play a crucial role in assisting to optimizing the procurement process at Lifestores to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of products.


• Your primary responsibility will be to support the procurement team in sourcing, negotiating and coordinating the procurement activities while adhering to industry regulations and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Developing, leading, and executing procurement and planning strategies


• Tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.


• Prioritizing, sourcing, negotiating SLAs with suppliers, engaging and onboarding new suppliers


• Crafting negotiation strategies and closing deals with optimal terms.


• Partnering with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation.


• Performing cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.


• Assessing, managing, and mitigating inventory planning and procurement risks


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand the procurement needs and requirements of customers


• Maintaining strong relations with existing suppliers and new suppliers.


• Conducting demand/ reorder planning, negotiating for improved Items


• Assisting in sourcing, evaluating and selection of suppliers/vendors based on quality, cost, delivery


• Following up on orders sent to suppliers to ensure on-time delivery


• Ensuring full availability of products, securing promotional discounts from suppliers


• Conducting price reviews


• Updating the OGA Pharmacy formulary list and ensuring new products are updated on Pharm IQ


• Develop demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation. Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.


• Ensure that risks to business are escalated with Root cause analysis and recommendations for mitigation.


• Map out demand drivers assumed in forecast & validate them against statistical and historical events. Lead forecast bias and forecast error corrective action.


• Influence the team performance by challenging the workflow of the Demand and Supply Planning process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, business administration or a related field.


• Minimum of 6 years proven experience in procurement or supply chain management within the pharmaceutical industry is preferred


• Sound knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and regulatory requirements specific to the pharmaceutical industry


• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills


• Excellent communicator, both written and verbally with strong attention to details


• Strong analytical skills


• Strong organizational and project management skills