Assistant Manager at Zamiva Transnational Services

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for overseeing all purchasing functions.
• Leads and implements the procurement of materials, components, equipment, and services at favorable pricing.
• Ensures suppliers are consistent with scheduled deliveries and maintain specifications for applicable materials/equipment.
• Lead supplier selection and pre-qualification process.
• Investigates and recommends sources of supply and purchases through contractual arrangements to affect cost savings.
• Obtains sources, quotes, generates, and processes requisitions, and maintains related records, logs, files, artwork as pertained to the purchasing department.
• Check all purchasing invoices for accuracy in billing. 
• Presents vendor cost comparison reports to upper management as requested. • Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and track inventory levels.
• Other assigned tasks as necessary assigned by Management. 
• Responsible for following all safety regulations and complying with SOP's, EPA, OSHA, FDA, and cGMP's while performing duties.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of work area. 
• Well versed in analysis of spend data and cost models for continuous improvement.
• Maintain relationships with various functional groups across the organization including Manufacturing, Quality, Distribution, and Administration. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BSC / HND in any relevant field. However, a practical pharmaceutical manufacturing procurement experience is non-negotiable.
• 5 - 6 years of procurement experience in the pharmaceutical industry Only( CANDIDATES WITHOUT PROCUREMENT PHARMACEUTICAL EXPERIENCE SHOULD NOT APPLY).
• Extensive knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and other pharmaceutical requirements.
• Experience in sourcing both pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and equipment.
• Experience of pharmaceutical supply chain systems in developing contexts and logistics.
• Successful experience in audit/assessments and the implementation of supply chain management improvements.
• Ability to identify trends within pharmaceuticals industry. 
• Ability to establish supplier specifications, measure conformance, and identify process improvement opportunities. 
• Knowledge of risk management, with the ability to identify and address anticipated issues. • Ability to work independently and troubleshoot challenges. 
• Must possess strong verbal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and with a team.
• Must possess problem-solving skills. 
• Recognize priorities and take action tomake productive use of time.

Salary
N400,000 – N500,000 / month.