Society for Family Health is one of Nigeria’s largest non-governmental organisations. Founded in 1985 by three eminent Nigerians: Professor Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, Justice Ifeyinwa Nzeako, Pharmacist Dahiru Wali and Phil Harvey.
- Experience 7 years
- Location Abuja
The Procurement Manager will participate in the development and delivery of a cost-effective Procurement Strategy to deliver the target benefits and financial savings (to ensure Value for Money). He/She is responsible for procurement planning, evaluating suppliers, products, services, work, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that approved purchases are cost-efficient and of high quality.
Job role:
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:
- Participate in the development and delivery of a cost effective Procurement and supply chain strategy across all units and departments in SFH to deliver the target benefits and financial savings (Value for Money).
- Engage and support the strategy from key internal stakeholders so that implementation and compliance are optimal.
- Provide specialist advice, guidance and service to all SFH departments on procurement and supply chain best practice.
- Ensure that all procurement process have the correct supporting documents and are worded and filled properly.
- Provide over-sight to the management of the units MIS (i.e. Management Information System-MIS) to ensure that all necessary documents are saved and updated.
- Track and monitor the entire procurement transaction cycle and supply chain for required goods, services and works.
- Contribute to the identification, assessment and management of potential risks associated with differing sourcing strategies within and outside the procurement and supply chain.
- Maximize the use of SFH’s funds by identifying best practice and leveraging the spend within and outside SFH; including monitoring available framework agreements.
- Contribute to the promotion of the effective management of vendors/suppliers/service providers to sustain value throughout the life of the contract.
- Define and manage key vendors/suppliers/service providers relationships to deliver breakthrough performance in cost, service and quality, including technical input to negotiations on strategically significant contracts.
- Collaborate with SFH Legal unit to draw up supply/service contracts for goods, services and works.
- Supervise subordinates and ensure adequate communication in the department as well as the entire organization.
- Regularly carry out training and development needs of direct subordinates in the department and other logisticians as the need arises.
- Act as a resource person on all procurement issues.
- Other procurement duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum Qualification:
- A minimum of a first degree in Sciences, Social Sciences, Purchasing and supply, Non-Health and Health related fields.
- CIPs certification and a master’s degree is an added advantage.
- A minimum of seven (7) years’ cognate experience working in a procurement position.
- Demonstrated ability through previous experience to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners, stakeholders and colleagues.
Other Qualification and Experience:
- Experience using SAP.
- Knowledge using Microsoft Dynamics.
Skills and Competencies required:
Technical:
- Knowledge of SFH’s Procurement Procedures
- Prioritization skills
- Ability to manage vendor contracts
- Technical report writing skill
Behavioural:
- Planning and organizational skill: Being able to determine and schedule the optimal use of resources to achieve specific goals; setting priorities and time-bound goals; having the capacity for effective time management; demonstrating willingness and ability to adjust quickly to rapidly changing priorities, multiple demands and complex situations; showing capacity to work effectively under pressure.
- Drive for continuous learning and knowledge sharing: Taking steps for continuous learning and self-improvement; acquiring new skills and knowledge; sharing knowledge with peers, subordinates or others.
- Customer orientation and drive for results: Going the extra mile to deliver quality service to partners and internal customers; demonstrating drive to get the important things done on the job; being passionate about seeing things through to achieve desired results.
