Responsibilities

• Job Title: Procurement Manager

  Location: Dopemu - Lagos Mainland, Lagos
  Employment Type: Full-time
  Industry: Pharmaceuticals

  Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategic procurement policies in alignment with company objectives.
  • Execute supply chain strategies to optimize overall operations efficiency.
  • Oversee day-to-day procurement operations, ensuring the timely availability of critical raw materials, packaging, engineering, and consumables at competitive prices.
  • Maintain accurate records of key suppliers, including updated contact details.
  • Establish and manage a comprehensive database of reliable sources for materials at competitive prices.
  • Obtain stock replenishment advice, place advertisements, and analyze quotations following category policies.
  • Negotiate favorable credit terms for raw materials, packaging, and engineering items.
  • Recommend penalties for defaulting suppliers to maintain compliance and accountability.
  • Manage the sourcing and importation of materials, coordinating with regulatory officers.
  • Generate management data to provide insights into procurement, stocks, and distribution management.
  • Conduct periodic market surveys for price benchmarking and effective negotiation.
  • Collaborate with planners, marketing, and product development teams to facilitate smooth product launches.
  • Stay informed about products under development to anticipate raw material needs.
  • Develop contract documents for strategic procurement services.
  • Propose and implement cost-saving initiatives while building credibility, gaining suppliers' respect, and promoting procurement influence through establishing lasting relationships. Additionally, play a key role in leading cross-functional procurement teams, providing coaching, and conducting on-the-job training for subordinates. Execute any additional tasks assigned by the supply chain director.