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Procurement Manager
About this role
Medplus Ltd in Lagos is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, supplier management and procurement operations for a wholesale, retail and dispensing pharmaceutical business. The role focuses on developing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts and terms, and driving cost savings while supporting business growth. The employer operates as a pharmaceutical distributor and retailer offering a wide range of pharmacy services and products. The candidate should have strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and managing procurement teams. Responsibilities cover end-to-end procurement processes, budgeting, supplier due diligence, and reporting on procurement performance.
What you would do
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Lead supplier sourcing, tendering, quotation analysis and supplier selection.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement efficiency.
- Develop procurement plans and budgets to support operations and expansion.
- Identify, evaluate, negotiate with and manage suppliers and service providers.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, contracts, discounts and SLAs.
- Maintain an approved supplier database and conduct due diligence.
- Drive cost-reduction initiatives through negotiations and spend analysis.
- Monitor expenditure against budgets.
- Oversee end-to-end procurement from requisitions to invoicing and reconciliation.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics or related discipline.
- 8 to 10 years of relevant procurement, sourcing or supply chain experience, including managerial or supervisory exposure.
- Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management and cost optimisation.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP or procurement management systems.
- Professional procurement certification is an advantage.
- Experience in retail, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, distribution or multi-location environments is an added advantage.
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