Procurement Manager

Job Summary
Our client is looking for a motivated Procurement Manager who is an excellent multitasker with exceptional communication and time management skills
Minimum Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
4 years
Job Description
Responsibilities
Purchasing of products and services needed for day to day running of the hospital
Evaluating and choosing suppliers the company would be comfortable doing business with.
Keeping track of goods and services and maintaining accurate inventory including details on prices, performance and delivery
Ensuring responsible procurement practices meet company objectives and requirements
Handling procurement data for a comprehensive data analysis
Proper usage of the procurement software
Communicate value of strategic sourcing and procurement to company stakeholders, department heads and executives
Periodic submission of reports to management
Contribute to planning and formulation of hospital's policies
Strong leadership in the management of procurement
Monitoring and evaluating KPIs for self on a periodic basis
Supervise the creation of files necessary for procurement
Responsible for all procurement unit correspondences
Recommend with justifications subject to approval of operations and management.
Implement visible initiative to improve efficient and effective service delivery.
Other assignments/target benchmarks as directed by management and/or board
Required Skills or Experience
A minimum HND/First Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration.
Minimum of 2 years practical work experience, preferably in a supervisory role.
Proficiency in computer software, including word processing, excel, spreadsheet and presentation applications.
Technical Skills:
Strong negotiation skills
Excellent customer service skills
Sound knowledge in procurement.
Strong Analytical skills
Managerial/ Supervisory Skills:
Ability to plan, organize, direct and coordinate team.
Leadership skills
Ability to maintain discipline at the workplace.
Behavioural Skills:
Trustworthiness ? ability to conduct self in a manner which elicits trust, respect and confidence of corporate bodies, insurance companies, team members and patients
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to details
Strong listening skills
Strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Strong ethical skills.