Supply Chain Management Systems Manager at A Health Logistics Company

We are a leading and reputable world class Health Logistics Company. Our company has its head quarters in Abuja and is involved in Procurement Outsourcing, Warehouse Management, Distribution and Supply Chain Management Systems Development.
 
We are seeking to employ suitably qualified, diligent and resourceful professionals for the below positions:

Job Title: Supply Chain Management Systems Manager (1 Position)

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• This position holder will provide Technical Assistance to Partners in developing and implementing strategic commodity/supply chain strategies to reduce costs
• S/he will strategically apply the full range of sourcing skills to negotiate contracts, analyze spending, formulate and implement commodity strategies and manage strategic supplier relationships
• S/he will lead a commodity portfolio within the scope of the strategic sourcing process to drive cost out of the supply chain by managing commodity and negotiation strategies, sourcing, supplier selection/de - selection, evaluation and supply chain rationalization; and logistics - lowest total cost of supply
• S/he will coordinate the selection and management of vendors so as to provide the organization with the highest levels of quality at the most efficient landed cost while ensuring adequate capacity, on - time delivery, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirement

• A university degree or equivalent Pharmacy/Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years post graduation working experience including program management
• At least five years professional experience at supporting international procurement and distribution of health commodities such as medicines, laboratory reagents, hospital and laboratory equipment and personal protective equipment.
• Ability to think strategically whilst maintaining a pragmatic perspective In - depth understanding of value chain concept, program development, program management, stakeholder management, market research and development, and Health commodity marketing
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Strong people management and interpersonal skills
• Excellent Business Development and customer service attributes is a must.
• Extensive travel will be involved.

Skills

• Candidates should have strong organizational and computer skills, particularly in the use of spreadsheet, computerized stock management systems and Microsoft Office suite including Internet) Emails with strong capabilities in Project and Access.

Application Closing Date
18th December, 2012

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send as an attachment their application and detailed CV with the job title clearly indicated as the subject of the mail to: scmsmanager@yahoo.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted