07/03/2025
Retail Pharmacy Chain Procurement Manager Vacancy in Abuja
Salary: 700k - 800k
Job Description:
We are looking for a highly skilled and results-driven Procurement Manager to develop and implement effective procurement strategies, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of quality products and services. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement process, building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement Strategy: Develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve business objectives, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
2. Supplier Management: Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of quality products and services.
3. Tendering and Contract Management: Manage the tendering process, including RFQs, RFPs, and contract negotiations, to ensure best-value agreements.
4. Category Management: Develop and implement category management plans, ensuring optimal procurement outcomes for assigned categories.
5. Procurement Operations: Manage the procurement process, including purchase order management, inventory management, and logistics coordination.
6. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, identifying and mitigating procurement-related risks.
7. Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze procurement data, providing insights and recommendations to inform business decisions and drive process improvements.
8. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including logistics, finance, and operations, to ensure alignment and effective communication.
9. Budgeting and Cost Management: Develop and manage procurement budgets, ensuring cost-effective procurement outcomes and alignment with business objectives.
10. Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.
Requirements
1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
2. Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
3. Certifications: Professional certification in procurement, such as CIPS or ISM, is an added advantage.
4. Knowledge: Strong knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and regulations, including the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN) guidelines.
5. Skills: Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks.
6. Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement software, such as ERP systems.
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover letter to [email protected]
