Remedial Health is digitizing the pharmaceutical supply chain in Africa. We’re building the biggest medicines/ medical devices wholesaler and pharmacy financing partner starting in Nigeria. We focus on bringing high quality medication manufacturers directly to pharmacies, chemists and hospitals, using our Remedial health store and pharmacy management softw...
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We are seeking diligent Procurement Officers in (Asaba), who would be responsible for managing the purchasing activities of our organization to ensure that the company secures quality goods and services at the best prices and terms in the SouthSouth/SouthEast region.
Job Description
Support the Procurement Manager in implementing the organisational strategy covering procurement processes, liaising with related internal and external customers as well as key suppliers on allotted business areas
Identification of suitable suppliers by comparing prices, specifications, terms and service delivery quality
Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
Effective & proactive liaison with other retail outlets and departments as necessary to forecast and plan to meet purchasing deadlines
Support demand planning in order to optimize inventory at the Distribution Center
Coordination of shipments from overseas and local suppliers
Effective tracking of the status of various requisitions, contracts and orders, forward & escalate bills to the Procurement Manager for approval of supplier payments
Monitoring inter-branch inventory transfer for accuracy
Assist in sourcing for new potential suppliers, maintain the Supplier Database and regularly update the Approved Vendor List
Negotiate with local and international suppliers and prepare price comparisons to support cost-effective budgeting
Monitor and analyze current trends in the marketplace
Timely preparation of purchasing records and management of purchasing information and the production of periodic management reports.
To succeed in this role, you should have:
Excellent verbal & written communications skills
Strong understanding of managing budgets
Strong forecasting and planning skills; able to assess the needs of the business
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Sound attention to detail, resourcefulness and analytical thinking skills
Good negotiation skills and excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrates sound decision making & problem solving skills
High level of personal effectiveness and organisational skills
Person Specification
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or related science degree
Professional certification in Supply Chain Management or Purchasing is a plus
Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in the Pharma, Retail, FMCG sectors as a Procurement & Supply Chain expert
Must have worked in the wholesale or distribution pharmaceutical outlet for at least 2 years
Must have done open market drug sourcing in the past with an established list of contacts with suppliers/vendors who can be on boarded as soon as possible
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