Procurement Officer at Abuja Clinics

Responsibilities

• Implement procurement policies, processes, and strategies, ensuring plans are aligned with organizational objectives.
• Develop and maintain effective long-term relationships with existing and potential suppliers in the industry.
• Conduct periodic supplier/contractor performance evaluation for quality improvement and provide/discuss outcomes with suppliers.
• Manage regulatory compliance procedures related to procurement.
• Develop or improve procedures to maintain the efficiency of sourcing operations.
• Identify, negotiate and realize cost-saving initiatives that deliver value in the procurement of goods and services.
• Work with the legal team to negotiate terms of contracts and SLAs.
• Liaise with unit heads to determine their product and service needs and ensure 100% on-time delivery, proactively identify risks and address issues.
• Deliver stronger control, accuracy and integrity across core business processes and systems.
• Maintain and update supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.
• Keep abreast of changing industry trends.
• Compile and maintain a purchasing manual.
• Following and enforcing the company's process.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree qualification with at least 2 years work experience.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of processes, policies and systems.
• Proficient computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to negotiate, establish and administer contracts.
• Talent in negotiations and networking.
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels.

Required Skills:

• Performance monitoring and evaluation
• Negotiation
• Vision and strategy
• Office administration
• Management
• Process development
• Leadership skills
• Office tools: Word, Excel, Outlook
• Procurement
• Quality control, and supervision
• Integrity.