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  • Posted: Apr 4, 2025
    Deadline: Apr 20, 2025
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  • Sightsavers is an international organisation that changes lives for the long term. We work in more than 30 countries to eliminate avoidable blindness and support people with visual impairments to live independently. We do what we do because 80 per cent of blindness in the world is avoidable, and we think that’s astoundingly unfair. We do it becau...
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    Procurement and Logistics Officer

    Req ID: 1504

    About the role

    • The Procurement & Logistics Officer ensures the effective delivery of supply chain services to the Sightsavers Nigeria Country Office, working with programme and support teams to provide timely and safe goods in compliance with national and international standards. 
    • The role involves ordering pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, devices, vehicles, stationery, and office equipment, and managing logistics to ensure goods are in the right place at the right time, all in line with local laws, international standards, and organisational policies.

    Responsibilities

    • The Procurement & Logistics Officer ensures the effective delivery of supply chain services to the Sightsavers Nigeria Country Office. 
    • This role involves collaborating with programme staff and the Procurement Analyst to plan procurement, assess sourcing strategies, and support supplier selection. 
    • The officer must have a proven track record of knowledge and experience in the procurement and relevant logistics of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, consumables, and diagnostics. 
    • They complete due diligence checks, process orders, and work with the Logistics Specialist to handle and transport goods, adhering to import regulations. 
    • They ensure documentation is gathered for audits, negotiate local contracts, and produce reports on procurement activities. 
    • The officer follows Good Distribution Practice (GDP) procedures for pharmaceutical orders, conducts investigations, and supports policy development to enhance efficiency and compliance.

    Skills and Experience
    Essential:

    • Must have a proven track record of knowledge and experience in the procurement and relevant logistics of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, consumables, and diagnostics.
    • Proven track record of establishing relationships with a wide range of vendors and relevant contacts.
    • Ability to travel quarterly to project areas in Nigeria.
    • Understanding of importation requirements.

    Desirable:

    • Experience of Procurement and logistics within the International Development and Humanitarian sector or within the pharmaceutical sector would be an advantage but not essential.
    • Knowledge and understanding of Good Distribution Practice (GDP).

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    Method of Application

    Note

    • This is a varied role that requires a degree of flexibility. 
    • The responsibilities may change based on the needs of the organisation, and the successful candidate will need to adapt accordingly. 
    • For a comprehensive overview of the role and its responsibilities, please refer to the job description.
    Interested and qualified? Go to Sightsavers on careers.sightsavers.org to apply

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