Procurement Officer at Lily Hospitals Limited

Summary

• We are seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to manage procurement and inventory operations.
• The successful candidate will oversee the procurement of goods and services while ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of pharmaceutical products.
• This role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and adherence to policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on product quality, cost-effectiveness, reliability, and adherence to regulatory and industry standards.
• Conduct thorough market research to identify new sourcing opportunities, assess pricing trends, and support strategic purchasing decisions.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, service-level agreements, and delivery schedules to ensure optimal value and long-term supplier relationships.
• Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders while ensuring complete compliance with internal procurement policies, audit requirements, and documentation standards.
• Monitor supplier performance regularly, tracking key metrics such as delivery accuracy, product quality, responsivenessand compliance with contractual terms.
• Resolve supply issues promptly by coordinating with internal teams and suppliers to address discrepancies, delays, product shortagesor quality concerns.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, contract files, and supplier information to support transparency, traceabilityand effective decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, quality assurance, and warehouse operations, to forecast procurement needs and ensure uninterrupted product availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, or any social science degree
• Minimum of 1yearexperience in procurement andmanagement, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and inventory management systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with other departments.