Supply Chain Officer

About the role

• To manage procurement and supply-chain operations, ensuring the timely, cost-effective and compliant sourcing, storage and distribution of goods and services that support hospital operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement processes from requisition to delivery, ensuring value and compliance.
• Source and evaluate suppliers and manage purchase orders and contracts.
• Manage inventory, storage and distribution to minimise stock-outs and wastage.
• Coordinate with pharmacy, laboratory and clinical departments on supply needs.
• Ensure facility procurement, sourcing and inventory workflows comply with procurement policies, standards and process guidance issued by the central / HQ supply-chain function.
• Maintain procurement records and support audit and compliance.
• Support cost control and supplier-performance management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Logistics or a related discipline.
• Completion of NYSC, or a valid exemption where applicable.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain or inventory management. Experience managing suppliers, purchasing and stock.

Required skills:

• Knowledge of procurement and supply-chain management
• Negotiation and supplier-management skills
• Inventory and cost-control skills
• Attention to detail and complianceEffective communication and coordination

Nice to have:

• Experience procuring medical and pharmaceutical supplies in a healthcare setting
• Experience with procurement and inventory systems