Procurement Manager at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organisations 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), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Job ID: sfh-50731
Location: Abuja
Employment type: Full-time
Category: Procurement

Job Profile

• This position works closely with the leadership team to facilitate program deliverables by overseeing procurement services to ensure required supplies of commodities, facilities and service needs for project activities are mobilised efficiently and in a timely manner. The position ensures effective execution of the sourcing strategy and value chain optimisation.

Job Role

• Procurement of goods and services: Participate in the development and delivery of a cost-effective Procurement Strategy across all units and departments in SFH to deliver the target benefits and financial savings (to ensure Value for Money). 
• Documentation: Ensure that all prepared documents have all correct supporting documents and are worded properly.   
• Monitoring and evaluation of procurement: Contribute to the promotion of the effective management of vendors/suppliers/service providers to sustain value throughout the life of the contract. 
• Liaising and Vendor management: 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.   
• Administration: Participate in the training of procurement staff and other logisticians, as the need arises. 

 Qualifications / Experience

• A minimum of a First Degree in Sciences, Social Sciences, Purchasing and supply, Health and Health related field and Master's Degree will be an advantage.
• CIPs certification or affiliation is required
• A minimum of five (5) years cognate experience in the development and delivery of cost-effective Procurement Strategies to ensure Value for Money. 
• Demonstrated ability through previous experience to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders. 

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented young professionals.

Application Closing Date
5th May, 2023.