Procurement Officer

Myrtle Management Consultants – Our client, a world-class healthcare facility providing an integrated healthcare delivery platform in emerging markets is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description

Ensure timely procurement of goods, services, and works
Assist in developing and implementing policies, and administrative systems in line with budgetary allocations in the Hospital for all functions.
Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships.
Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
Control spending and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
Receive requisitions for services needed by different units, sections, departments, and the hospital in general, that are required for running it. •
Ensure the use of an updated list of pre-qualified suppliers or contractors to supply and provide various services to the hospital.
Monitor and ensure that services provided to the hospital by service lenders are sufficient and up to the required specifications and standards in the hospital.
Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases
Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data
Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences, Procurement or Supply Chain Management, Accounting or Finance or any related field of study 
Science background or work experience in a pharmaceutical/health company would be preferred
Professional membership  in Supply Chain Management
At least  3-5 years experience in a procurement environment 
Computer efficiency skills.
Knowledge of contract law is an added advantage.
Knowledge of e-procurement systems
Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
Attention to details
Ability to work independently and in teams
Good negotiation skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite

Remuneration

Competitive along with other benefits.

Application Closing Date
20th April, 2022.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note

Interviews are on a rolling basis to this date.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Further assessments will be required.