Procurement Manager
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 5 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
Role Description
- This is a full-time on-site role for a Procurement Manager located in Lagos.
- The Procurement Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day tasks associated with procurement, including supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, analytical skills, procurement, and contract management.
- The Procurement Manager will ensure that all procurement processes and procedures align with company policies and objectives, as well as oversee the procurement team.
Job Description
- Conduct negotiations with suppliers and vendors for the best possible prices.
- Select the right suppliers who will provide products that the company needs at the right time and in the right quantity.
- Ensure that the company gets the best possible terms and conditions for the purchased products.
- Ordering new supplies when items are at reorder level and sorting out the inventory and logistics of the purchased items.
- Reviewing and assessing potential suppliers, comparing their products, services, prices, and quality to ensure the best choice for the organization.
- Play a crucial role in planning and predicting procurement needs based on market trends, seasonality, and business goals.
- Developing and implementing procurement strategies to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Handle contract management, ensuring the company’s adherence to all contractual obligations and overseeing the renewal, termination, or renegotiation of contracts as necessary.
- Maintain an updated knowledge of procurement best practices, market conditions, and product innovations.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies regarding procurement activities.
- Manage relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration, addressing any issues, and seeking mutually beneficial solutions to challenges.
- Manage procurement associates’ KPIs to track and improve performance.
- Preparing and managing the procurement budget, controlling expenditures, and reporting on procurement expenditures and savings.
- Liaising with key company employees such as the sales team and other stakeholders to determine their product and service needs
- Performing all procurement activities including pre-qualification, negotiating, supplier agreements, preparation of contracts
- Leading a team of Purchasing Agents and delegate tasks across departments when necessary
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Relevant certification(s) in procurement and supply chain management is a plus
- Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in the procurement field preferably in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience in supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and contract management
- Proficiency in procurement processes and procedures
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
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