Procurement Officer at Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS)

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive supply requisitions and raise LPOs to ensure timely procurement and effective inventory management.
• Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to obtain favourable terms and conditions for the organization.
• Solicit quotations from vendors in line with regulatory and procurement guidelines to ensure compliance and transparency.
• Prepare a quotation matrix for review and approval to ensure transparent vendor selection.
• Participate in the tendering process
• Update the vendor appraisal matrix and document performance concerns to support decision-making and maintain a dependable supplier base.
• Support departments by providing timely and accurate feedback for smooth operations.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor Degree in Procurement or Supply Chain or a related field
• Diploma in Pharmacy or equivalent and enrolled with the relevant professional body
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent is an added advantage
• Minimum five (5) years of experience 3 of which in a busy procurement department in a Pharmaceutical Supply Chain.
• Technical Competencies; Knowledge of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act; Negotiation Skills; Supplier and Vendor Sourcing; MS Suite Proficiency
• Functional skills; Communication skills; Problem solving skills; Analytical skills ; Interpersonal skills and high level of integrity