Procurement Officer at Echolab Radiology and Laboratory Services

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join our procurement team.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the negotiation of contract terms on a range of procurements and monitor delivery of exact specifications
• Perform market analysis and conduct market surveys to create price benchmarks
• Implement procurement policy and systems for procurement at the head office
• Undertake tendering, evaluation, placement, and monitoring of a portfolio of procurements
• Support the planning and coordination of central procurement activities with the head office and branch offices, including storage and delivery
• Monitor procurement processes and compliance with procedures at all levels
• Review and assist in the development of specifications, terms, and schedules
• Prepare specifications, compare bids received, and present recommendations on purchases to management
• Adhere to all required procurement budgets, purchasing guidelines, policies, and controls
• Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process
• Maintain procurement files and other documentation
• Prepare expediting reports for tracking open orders, planning material receipts, and performing order management functions
• Implement vendors' performance evaluation system to measure and report all-round performance of company's suppliers
• Undertake vendor relationship management activities and implement supplier development initiatives to derive optimum benefit from suppliers' capabilities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in inventory, distribution, and operational procedures
• Knowledge of Quality Management
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong negotiation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Supply Chain Management

Location

Lagos, Nigeria