Purchasing Officer at NewGate Hospital

Ref No: NMSL/2018/J0009
Department: Administration

Duties

• The Procurement Officer will be responsible for overseeing purchasing and supply management in the procurement and logistics unit
• The procurement officer will also provide administrative assistance to the procurement manager.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements
• Prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports and price lists
• Ensure timely delivery of quality products and services at the lowest possible cost
• Conduct comparative analysis on suppliers’ prices
• Identify and drive cost savings opportunities to reduce inventory and other related costs
• Support the Procurement Manager to review and evaluate the performance of suppliers.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree/HND

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years in a similar role

Required Skills:

• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Must be exceptional in the use of Microsoft Office. Especially Microsoft Excel
• Must be able to maintain good business relationships and establish new ones with vendors, suppliers and manufacturers
• Ability to use Tally ERP 9 Accounting Software will be a major advantage
• Must be punctual, organized and goal oriented
• Good command of English (Written and spoken) is mandatory