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Procurement Manager
About this role
Apex Pharmalab seeks a Procurement Manager to oversee purchasing, inventory management, distribution and online store operations for its pharmacy outlets in Nigeria. The role focuses on cost-effective purchasing, regulatory compliance, stock availability and efficient fulfilment of online orders. The candidate will manage supplier relationships, coordinate inter-branch stock transfers, and ensure adherence to pharmaceutical regulations while supporting cross-functional teams. It involves developing procurement strategies, negotiating terms, monitoring budgets, and reporting on performance. The position targets professionals with retail pharmacy or healthcare procurement experience and a BPharm or PharmD.
What you would do
- Manage supplier relationships and evaluate vendor performance
- Oversee online store operations including product listings, pricing, stock and order fulfilment
- Coordinate stock distribution and inter-branch transfers across outlets
- Ensure compliance with PCN, NAFDAC and other pharmaceutical regulations
- Monitor inventory levels, forecast demand and minimise stockouts and expiry losses
- Coordinate with logistics, sales, finance and branch teams to optimise operations
- Monitor procurement budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Prepare periodic management reports on procurement activities
- Develop procurement strategies and negotiate pricing and supplier terms
- Ensure quality control of products and supplier compliance
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (BPharm or PharmD)
- 3–5 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in retail pharmacy or healthcare
- Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
- Experience with ERP systems, inventory software and online store management
- Strong analytical, leadership, communication and organisational skills
- Solid knowledge of Nigerian pharmaceutical regulations (PCN and NAFDAC)
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