Procurement Associate Job at DrugStoc

DrugStoc is a tech-enabled pharmaceutical access and distribution platform that connects manufacturers of pharmaceutical products to health care providers in sub-Saharan Africa. Founded in 2015, Our clients are hospitals, pharmacies, clinics, and nursing homes. We are an omnichannel platform that removes any barrier for Licensed health workers to find and purchase genuine medication at the right price for their patients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Associate

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Evaluate vendor’s quotation to ensure that they are in line with the technical and commercial specifications required.
• Following up on purchase order delivery and supplier invoices
• Managing the replenishment of stocks.
• Ensure transparency, fairness, efficiency and accountability are evident in all dealings
• Ensure all procured products conform to health and safety established standards for the organization
• Monitor shelf life of products
• Assist with demand planning
• Assist to perform all procurement and contracting activities
• Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes.
• Ensure compliance with all laid down processes
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Experience / Skills

• A minimum of Second Class Degree in either Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Chemistry, Physics, Pharmacy an added advantage.
• 2+ years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management in the pharmaceutical, Retail & FMCG industry.
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Ability to gather and analyze data and work with figures
• Solid judgment with ability to make good decisions
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
• Enviable negotiation skills and relationship management skills
• Working experience of vendor management software
• Experience in the pharmaceutical sector is an added advantage.
• A ‘change the world’ mindset and a can-do attitude

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@drugstoc.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.