Procurement Officer at Tibu Health

Other roles and responsibilities

• Review our current procurement system and build up the procurement department based on the gaps observed.
• Review our supplier evaluations/bids analysis, requests for awards, purchase orders, contracts for services, and other procurement documents, ensuring strict adherence to required procedures.
• Develop procurement SOPs and Policies; Provide technical guidance in all procurement activities and ensure compliance with procurement procedures through continuous sensitization.
• Guide on the day-to-day procurement activities including solicitation of quotations, analysis of quotations, and filing of procurement paperwork. Ensure that procurement of goods and services is done in compliance with ideal policies. 
• Get quotations to ensure fair pricing of goods through comparison. 
• Procure quality goods for TIBU.
• Train existing managers on procurement standards.
• Coach and mentor our procurement staff.

Requirements and qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Supplies Management or a related field from an accredited university.
• Be a registered member of KISM with a valid practicing certificate. CIPS membership will be an added advantage.
• Healthcare procurement experience preferred. 
• At least 4+ years of relevant procurement experience two of which should be at a supervisory level preferably in the health industry.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Experience in managing a budget. 
• Experience in working with OKRs as a collaborative goal-setting methodology.
• Experience in program management. 

Behavioral competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with a desire to develop others.
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Effective problem-solving ability.
• Excellent business acumen.

Technical Competencies

• Skilled in the field with sound industry and business knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Experienced in communication and implementation of the strategy.
• Proven ability to manage and execute projects.
• Good financial knowledge.