Procurement / Sales Officer at MDHx Pharmacy and Stores

MDHx Pharmacy is a member of MDHx Group. We are a community Pharmacy retail chain with four core objectives: To provide creative and innovative service delivery to ensure that the health and wellness of our clients are guaranteed; To transact healthcare business as it relates to drugs, consumables, vaccines, veterinary products, medical equipment and general store items: To provide Pharmaceutical care and counselling to clients in need of basic care: To provide affordable products of high quality.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement / Sales Officer

Location: Gwarimpa, Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Work schedule: Based on agreement

Responsibilities

• Carry out all procurement of drugs and supermarket items within budget
• Create and maintain good relationship with vendors and suppliers
• Work with the Pharmacist and other team members in determining purchase demands
• Analyze vendor/supplier prices and carry out procurement with the best cost-effective alternative
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for reporting and feedback
• Maintain and update a list of suppliers and monitor payment of suppliers
• Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts
• Ensure that the products and supplies are high quality
• Assess customer needs and recommend suitable promoted products from time to time.
• Interpret prescriptions from affiliated doctors and manage referrals from medical labs to prescribe our products and retail outlets, by utilizing effective selling skills and performing cost-benefit analysis.
• Attend staff meetings and contribute proactively
• Work with sales team to develop strategies and implement brand strategies to ensure a consistent marketing message.
• Report to the Superintendent Pharmacist and Management Team
• Monitor and analyze data and market conditions to identify competitive advantage
• Pursue continuous learning and professional development and stay up-to-date with latest medical information

Ideal Candidate

• We are looking for an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician who can thrive in a fast-paced business environment.
• Diploma / Bachelor in Pharm Tech with at least two years post-graduation experience.
• Proven work experience as a Pharmacy Technician in community pharmacy practice.
• Familiarity with databases, statistics, product lines and latest customer needs
• Knowledge of MS Office, CRM and ERP software.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and sales skills.
• Highly motivated and target-driven with a proven track record in sales.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Willingness to visit local markets.
• Willingness to learn
• Residence within or close to Gwarimpa as well as the ability to drive will be a strong advantage

Application Closing Date
26th March, 2021

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates send their Resume / CV to: [email protected] write a short summary of yourself in the mail body with the position as subject of the mail.