Procurement Manager at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organization’s in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers, Children Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), Novartis NCD, among other international donors.  SFH offers professional opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Job ID: sfh-47422
Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-time
Department: Procurement

Description

• We seek to recruit a passionate, self-motivated, and highly qualified individual to fill the underlisted vacant position, on the SWIFT Project team.

Job Profile

• The Procurement Manager will participate in the development and delivery of a cost-effective Procurement Strategy to deliver the target benefits and financial savings (to ensure Value for Money).
• He/She is responsible for procurement planning, evaluating suppliers, products, services, work, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that approved purchases are cost-efficient and of high quality.

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Participate in the development and delivery of a cost effective Procurement and supply chain strategy across all units and departments in SFH to deliver the target benefits and financial savings (Value for Money).
• Engage and support the strategy from key internal stakeholders so that implementation and compliance are optimal.
• Provide specialist advice, guidance and service to all SFH departments on procurement and supply chain best practice.
• Ensure that all procurement process have the correct supporting documents and are worded and filled properly.
• Provide over-sight to the management of the units MIS (i.e. Management Information System-MIS) to ensure that all necessary documents are saved and updated.
• Track and monitor the entire procurement transaction cycle and supply chain for required goods, services and works.
• Contribute to the identification, assessment and management of potential risks associated with differing sourcing strategies within and outside the procurement and supply chain.
• Maximize the use of SFH’s funds by identifying best practice and leveraging the spend within and outside SFH; including monitoring available framework agreements.
• Contribute to the promotion of the effective management of vendors/suppliers/service providers to sustain value throughout the life of the contract.
•  Define and manage key vendors/suppliers/service providers relationships to deliver breakthrough performance in cost, service and quality, including technical input to negotiations on strategically significant contracts.
• Collaborate with SFH Legal unit to draw up supply/service contracts for goods, services and works.
• Supervise subordinates and ensure adequate communication in the department as well as the entire organization.
• Regularly carry out training and development needs of direct subordinates in the department and other logisticians as the need arises.
• Act as a resource person on all procurement issues.
• Other procurement duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualification:

• A minimum of a First Degree in Sciences, Social Sciences, Purchasing and supply, Non-Health and Health related fields.
• CIPs certification and a master’s degree is an added advantage.
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ cognate experience working in a procurement position.
• Demonstrated ability through previous experience to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners, stakeholders and colleagues.

Other Qualification and Experience:

• Experience using SAP.
• Knowledge using Microsoft Dynamics.

Skills and Competencies required:
Technical:

• Knowledge of SFH’s Procurement Procedures
• Prioritization skills
• Ability to manage vendor contracts
• Technical report writing skill

Behavioural:

• Planning and organizational skill: Being able to determine and schedule the optimal use of resources to achieve specific goals; setting priorities and time-bound goals; having the capacity for effective time management; demonstrating willingness and ability to adjust quickly to rapidly changing priorities, multiple demands and complex situations; showing capacity to work effectively under pressure.
• Drive for continuous learning and knowledge sharing: Taking steps for continuous learning and self-improvement; acquiring new skills and knowledge; sharing knowledge with peers, subordinates or others.
• Customer orientation and drive for results: Going the extra mile to deliver quality service to partners and internal customers; demonstrating drive to get the important things done on the job; being passionate about seeing things through to achieve desired results.

Application Closing Date
13th December, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• All applications will be treated in confidence. Interested persons without the minimum requirements need not apply.
• SFH is an equal opportunity employer, and women are encouraged to apply.
• SFH has zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment and violation of these principles is considered gross misconduct.
• We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.