Procurement Executive at Castville Solutions

Job Summary

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Procurement Officer to manage the sourcing and purchasing of pharmaceutical products and related supplies.
• The ideal candidate must be a licensed pharmacist with a strong background in procurement within the pharma or retail pharmacy sector.
• This role requires excellent market knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to implement cost-saving strategies while maintaining quality and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure pharmaceutical products, medical consumables, and equipment in line with company policies and inventory needs.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors across Nigeria—especially in Lagos, South-East, South-South, and Abuja.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate timely restocking to avoid stockouts and overstocking.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with regulatory and internal policies, including documentation and audit requirements.
• Analyze market trends to identify cost-effective procurement opportunities and recommend strategies for cost reduction.
• Negotiate terms of contracts, pricing, and delivery timelines with vendors.
• Evaluate supplier performance and maintain a robust supplier database.
• Work closely with the Warehouse, Inventory, Finance, and Logistics teams to ensure timely delivery, reconciliation, and stock accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement with business needs and operational goals.
• Prepare reports on procurement activities, spend analysis, supplier performance, and cost-saving initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Must be a licensed pharmacist (proof of licensure required).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Procurement Officer in the pharmaceutical or retail pharmacy sector.
• Minimum of 2 years of working experience in the Nigerian pharma industry.
• Strong knowledge of vendor markets in Nigeria, especially Lagos, South-East, South-South, and Abuja.
• Familiarity with procurement regulations and pharmaceutical supply chain standards.
• Demonstrated ability to implement cost-saving and value optimization strategies.
• Proven experience working closely with warehouse, logistics, inventory, and finance functions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset to work effectively across departments and business units.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement or inventory management software.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detals.
• Experience working with hospital pharmacies, community pharmacies, or pharmaceutical distributors.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems
• Familiarity with international procurement or importation processes is an added advantage.