Procurement Manager at Reddington Hospital

The Reddington Multi-specialist Hospital built on nine floors provides fully comprehensive tertiary hospital solutions in most medical areas. Our journey as a healthcare provider began in March 2006 with the establishment of the Cardiac Centre, in Victoria Island, in association with the renowned Cromwell Hospital in London.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Lagos

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.
• 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
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Proficiency in procurement processes and procedures
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• 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

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.