Procurement Officer at Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited

Main Job Purpose

• Assist with the acquisition and purchase of goods and services for the company both locally and from overseas at the right price, right quality and right time.

Key Accountabilities

• Receiving approved requisitions from Stores for action
• Receives and reviews material requisitions Stores for action
• Investigate sources of suppliers.
• Invites quotations and bids, compares and analyze quotations
• Participate in market survey for local purchase items
• Preparation of Purchase Requisition.
• Participate in the award of purchase orders and acceptance thereof
• Physically visit relevant markets for purchase
• Follows up on purchase orders to ensure receipt of proper quality and quantity of specified dates.
• Investigate complaints on orders.
• Participate in negotiation process.
• Approval of documents from purchasing department for final approval from the Plant Manager
• Coordinate efficient Suppliers management for the company.
• Assist with stock, inventory and reconciliation.
• Follow up Suppliers payment with Finance department when due.
• Ensure smooth flow of documents within the organization i.e. Stores, Finance, Admin and other departments.
• Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practices with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards, and costing
• Draft an appropriate service level agreement to properly evaluate the performance of suppliers, and report on this regularly.
• Work with internal stakeholders / staff to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Maintain contracts with vendors review inventory and update as required
• Receive orders from various departments, Initiate and keep track of orders
• Receive, inspect, distribute orders, and reconcile or resolve order discrepancies with supplies.
• Responsible for order placement timing, supply / demand alignment, material replenishment, and supplier performance
• Control and monitor expenses against approved budgets
• Develop sourcing strategies and cost-saving budgeting and targeting
• Maintain good relationships with suppliers / vendors and renegotiate prices regularly
• Follow up with Admin to ensure prompt transportation of goods
• Other purchasing functions assigned by the Management.

Professional Skills

• B.Sc. / HND in a relevant discipline from an accredited University
• Relevant Professional Certification

Experience Required :

• Up to five (5) years experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Appreciable knowledge of Industrial Machine Parts
• Experience in procurement of Industrial Machine Parts
• Good knowledge of relevant procurement practices
• Good organizational skills and sense of urgency
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent stakeholder management skill