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Supply Chain Manager
About this role
Bakangiz o Pharmacy and Stores seeks a Supply Chain Manager for a full-time role in Abuja. The position requires managing procurement, sourcing, and supplier relationships across branches, with collaboration across Finance, Inventory, Warehouse and Operations. The employer describes itself as a Nigerian multi-service retail brand focused on quality, service and community-oriented operations. The role involves developing procurement strategies, budgeting, data-driven demand planning, and overseeing warehousing, logistics and distribution activities. Candidates should have extensive experience in retail or FMCG supply chains, plus strong analytical and leadership skills.
What you would do
- Ensure timely procurement and availability of products across branches
- Oversee sourcing, purchasing, vendor selection, negotiations and supplier relationship management
- Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Collaborate with Finance, Inventory, Warehouse and Operations teams to improve performance
- Establish procurement budgets, KPIs and reporting systems
- Develop and execute procurement and supply chain strategies
- Use data analytics to improve forecasting, purchasing decisions and efficiency
- Coordinate procurement, warehousing, inventory planning, logistics and distribution
- Conduct supplier evaluations, market research and cost-benefit analyses
- Analyse procurement costs, pricing trends and supplier performance
What they are asking for
- Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement or related field
- Strong procurement, negotiation, vendor management and cost optimisation skills
- Experience in structured retail, FMCG or large-scale distribution
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems and analytical reporting tools
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in procurement and supply chain management
- Professional certifications such as CIPS or CSCP are an added advantage
- Strong commercial awareness, strategic thinking and leadership capabilities
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to interpret data for strategic decisions
- Bachelor's Degree in related fields such as Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration or Economics
- Experience studying outside Nigeria is an added advantage
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