The Procurement Manager will participate in the development and delivery of a cost-effective Procurement Strategy to deliver the target benefits and financial savings (to ensure Value for Money). He/She is responsible for procurement planning, evaluating suppliers, products, services, work, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that approved purchases are cost-efficient and of high quality.
Job role:
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:
Participate in the development and delivery of a cost effective Procurement and supply chain strategy across all units and departments in SFH to deliver the target benefits and financial savings (Value for Money).
Engage and support the strategy from key internal stakeholders so that implementation and compliance are optimal.
Provide specialist advice, guidance and service to all SFH departments on procurement and supply chain best practice.
Ensure that all procurement process have the correct supporting documents and are worded and filled properly.
Provide over-sight to the management of the units MIS (i.e. Management Information System-MIS) to ensure that all necessary documents are saved and updated.
Track and monitor the entire procurement transaction cycle and supply chain for required goods, services and works.
Contribute to the identification, assessment and management of potential risks associated with differing sourcing strategies within and outside the procurement and supply chain.
Maximize the use of SFH’s funds by identifying best practice and leveraging the spend within and outside SFH; including monitoring available framework agreements.
Contribute to the promotion of the effective management of vendors/suppliers/service providers to sustain value throughout the life of the contract.
Define and manage key vendors/suppliers/service providers relationships to deliver breakthrough performance in cost, service and quality, including technical input to negotiations on strategically significant contracts.
Collaborate with SFH Legal unit to draw up supply/service contracts for goods, services and works.
Supervise subordinates and ensure adequate communication in the department as well as the entire organization.
Regularly carry out training and development needs of direct subordinates in the department and other logisticians as the need arises.
Act as a resource person on all procurement issues.
Other procurement duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum Qualification:
A minimum of a first degree in Sciences, Social Sciences, Purchasing and supply, Non-Health and Health related fields.
CIPs certification and a master’s degree is an added advantage.
A minimum of seven (7) years’ cognate experience working in a procurement position.
Demonstrated ability through previous experience to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners, stakeholders and colleagues.
Other Qualification and Experience:
Experience using SAP.
Knowledge using Microsoft Dynamics.
Skills and Competencies required:
Technical:
Knowledge of SFH’s Procurement Procedures
Prioritization skills
Ability to manage vendor contracts
Technical report writing skill
Behavioural:
Planning and organizational skill: Being able to determine and schedule the optimal use of resources to achieve specific goals; setting priorities and time-bound goals; having the capacity for effective time management; demonstrating willingness and ability to adjust quickly to rapidly changing priorities, multiple demands and complex situations; showing capacity to work effectively under pressure.
Drive for continuous learning and knowledge sharing: Taking steps for continuous learning and self-improvement; acquiring new skills and knowledge; sharing knowledge with peers, subordinates or others.
Customer orientation and drive for results: Going the extra mile to deliver quality service to partners and internal customers; demonstrating drive to get the important things done on the job; being passionate about seeing things through to achieve desired results.
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sfhnigeria.simplicant.com
