Procurement Manager at Lily Hospitals Limited

Job Summary

• This role is responsible for managing the purchasing needs of the organisation by developing, monitoring and sustaining efficient internal procurement policies and processes to support the organisation in gaining the greatest value and quality; while observing business and markets trends to get the best value for the organisations financial resources on each purchase.

Key Result Areas (KRA)
The key result areas of this role are:

• Buy products and services at the right price, from the right source, in the right quantity, that meets the users requesting parties specification and for delivery at the right time.
• Evaluate and select suppliers, vendors and service providers
• Manage relationships between the organisation and its suppliers, vendors and contractors.
• Manage the circulation of request for proposals (RFP) request for quotations (RFQs) and the bidding and contract award process
• Monitor vendor performance and compliance with the requirements of the purchase order.
• Advise internal clients on best sourcing options by leveraging on sourcing experience.
• Develop and maintain compliance with appropriate formal purchasing policies and procedures across the organisation
• Introduce and utilize appropriate technology and systems
• Create and maintain a reliable database of registered vendors, contractors and suppliers for the organisation with logical and objective framework for identifying ‘preferred suppliers.
• Track procurement sourcing and supply to ensure adequate record of all transactions
• Establish appropriate work and time plans for all staff in the department to maximize the efficient use of staff time and resources

The Person

• Minimum academic qualification of a Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc.) in Finance, Economics, Accounting or any related business Degree.
• 7 to 10 years relevant work experience preferably in the Health or Service sector.
• Full membership of relevant professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (CIPSM) Nigeria.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office package
• Excellent, negotiation, communication, business presentation and people management skills.