Procurement Manager at Reddington Hospital

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