Procurement Manager at Vincintore Limited

Responsibilities

• Manage end to end supply chain process for pharmaceutical, nutrition products, medical devices and medical equipment requirements for francophone countries that IRC operates in.
• Serve as subject matter expert for drug procurement, medical devices and equipment and service providers related to pharmaceutical regulatory and donors’ requirements
• Support in the development of processes to ensure compliance related to key supply chain requirements such as quality control, cold chain storage and distribution
• Per Health program requests, provide technical advice and guidance about importation process, sourcing information and review large pharmaceuticals orders placed by country programs to minimize inappropriate procurement
• Demonstrate expertise in contract negotiations and cost management
• Support Senior Procurement Manager in developing category strategies
• Manages RFX, RFP process, templates and strategy
• Lead strategic supplier relationship management to continually identify process improvements and cost reduction opportunities
• Well versed in analysis of spend data and cost models for continuous improvement
• Maintain relationships with various business functions across the organization including health unit, legal, and regional/country offices
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and track inventory levels
• Lead supplier selection and pre-qualification process globally
• Conduct Quality Control and pharmacovigilance activities, when deemed necessary or as an element of routine supplier management.
• Conduct/organize regular and ad hoc inspections of IRC suppliers and their manufacturers, to safeguard the quality of supplies delivered to IRC beneficiaries