Assistant Manager, Pharmaceutical Procurement
Location: Mowe, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
- Responsible for overseeing all purchasing functions.
- Leads and implements the procurement of materials, components, equipment, and services at favorable pricing.
- Ensures suppliers are consistent with scheduled deliveries and maintain specifications for applicable materials/equipment.
- Lead supplier selection and pre-qualification process.
- Investigates and recommends sources of supply and purchases through contractual arrangements to affect cost savings.
- Obtains sources, quotes, generates, and processes requisitions, and maintains related records, logs, files, artwork as pertained to the purchasing department.
- Check all purchasing invoices for accuracy in billing.
- Presents vendor cost comparison reports to upper management as requested. • Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and track inventory levels.
- Other assigned tasks as necessary assigned by Management.
- Responsible for following all safety regulations and complying with SOP's, EPA, OSHA, FDA, and cGMP's while performing duties.
- Maintain cleanliness and appearance of work area.
- Well versed in analysis of spend data and cost models for continuous improvement.
- Maintain relationships with various functional groups across the organization including Manufacturing, Quality, Distribution, and Administration.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- BSC / HND in any relevant field. However, a practical pharmaceutical manufacturing procurement experience is non-negotiable.
- 5 - 6 years of procurement experience in the pharmaceutical industry Only( CANDIDATES WITHOUT PROCUREMENT PHARMACEUTICAL EXPERIENCE SHOULD NOT APPLY).
- Extensive knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and other pharmaceutical requirements.
- Experience in sourcing both pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and equipment.
- Experience of pharmaceutical supply chain systems in developing contexts and logistics.
- Successful experience in audit/assessments and the implementation of supply chain management improvements.
- Ability to identify trends within pharmaceuticals industry.
- Ability to establish supplier specifications, measure conformance, and identify process improvement opportunities.
- Knowledge of risk management, with the ability to identify and address anticipated issues. • Ability to work independently and troubleshoot challenges.
- Must possess strong verbal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Must be able to work independently and with a team.
- Must possess problem-solving skills.
- Recognize priorities and take action tomake productive use of time.
Salary
N400,000 – N500,000 / month.
Application Closing Date
20th March, 2026.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed CV to: transnationalzamiva21@yahoo.com or metusmetus73@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.