Procurement Manager (Healthcare Sector) Job at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Manager (Healthcare Sector)

Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos.
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Responsible for strategizing and negotiating with suppliers and vendors in order to acquire the most cost-effective deals and to reduce procurement expenses

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement sourcing strategies that aid the achievement of the company’s goals
• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure good and advantageous terms
• Control the procurement budget and promote a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs
• Assist the Maintenance Manager in supervising repairs
• Manage vendors' database for optimization
• Manage inventory and maintain agreed stock level to ensure availability of resources when required
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and deadlines with vendors and suppliers to ensure company's interest is protected
• Conduct market surveys from time to time to ensure the company gets the best prices for goods and services
• Monitor and update relevant departments regarding price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing. Process purchase orders and ensure appropriate approvals before goods are purchased
• Work closely with the legal department to ensure contract terms are favourable to the company
• Process vendor payments accurately and on time
• Ensure high quality of goods purchased and received
• Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures
• Ensure all procurements are within the budget; maintain procurement budget
• Plan, manage, and evaluate logistics operations, liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies, and customers
• Supervise teams of staff, including cleaners, maintenance, and security, ensuring that basic facilities needs, such as water and electricity, are available
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• BSc / HND in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as procurement manager in the healthcare sector.
• Professional certification from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Management (CIPS) or any other relevant professional body is an added advantage.

Method of Application
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Position and Location as the subject of the email