PURCHASING & SUPPLY OFFICER

PURCHASING & SUPPLY OFFICER

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: ₦300,000 – ₦350,000 

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven Purchasing & Supply Officer with proven experience in healthcare procurement to manage the sourcing, purchasing, and timely delivery of goods and services.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of procurement processes within a healthcare or medical environment, with experience managing suppliers, negotiating competitive prices, maintaining procurement documentation, and ensuring the timely availability of quality medical and non-medical supplies within approved budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process from requisition through sourcing, purchase order, delivery, and documentation.
• Source, evaluate, and maintain relationships with reliable suppliers, including medical and healthcare-related vendors.
• Obtain and compare quotations to ensure competitive pricing and value for money.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial terms with vendors.
• Prepare purchase orders and maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Track inventory levels and anticipate procurement needs in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Procure and coordinate the timely supply of medical equipment, medical consumables, pharmaceuticals, healthcare supplies, and other operational materials, where applicable.
• Verify delivered goods against purchase orders, specifications, quantities, and quality requirements.
• Resolve supplier issues, including delivery delays, quality concerns, shortages, and discrepancies.
• Prepare procurement reports, cost analyses, supplier evaluations, and purchasing recommendations.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, approved budgets, and applicable healthcare procurement requirements.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or patient/service delivery.
• Maintain proper documentation and records for all procurement transactions for accountability and audit purposes.
• Work closely with Finance, Operations, Medical/Clinical, Stores, and other relevant departments to ensure efficient procurement and supply processes.

Requirements

* Bachelor's degree or HND in Purchasing & Supply, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration,or a related field.

Minimum of 4 years' relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations, with proven experience in a healthcare, hospital, pharmaceutical, medical, or related environment.

* Strong understanding of healthcare procurement processes and medical/healthcare supplies.

* Experience sourcing and managing suppliers of medical equipment, consumables, pharmaceuticals, or other healthcare-related products is highly desirable.

* Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier evaluation, and vendor management.

* Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.

* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* High level of integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

* Ability to manage multiple procurement requests and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

* Professional certification in Procurement, Purchasing & Supply, or Supply Chain Management is an advantage.