Assistant Manager, Pharmaceutical Procurement at Zamiva Transnational Services

Zamiva Transnational Services is a full-fledged human capital development and management consultancy servicing company incorporated in August, 2021 with its corporate Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to ensuring quality value addition to our clients’ businesses spanning all sectors of the economy in the areas of HR consulting, outsourcing, talent acquisition, executive search, employee/reference background verification, payroll management, learning & development, renting, catering and janitorial services, etc., leveraging research, technology, a highly skilled and passionate human capital base, and our core values of Collaboration, Leadership, Integrity, Continuous Improvement, High Performance and Expertise.

We are seasoned human resources professionals and management strategists with enviable corporate exposure and experience spanning various sectors of the economy, including banking, logistics & courier, engineering, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, oil & gas, telecommunication, private security services, hospitality.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Pharmaceutical Procurement

Location: Mowe, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for overseeing all purchasing functions.
• Leads and implements the procurement of materials, components, equipment, and services at favorable pricing.
• Ensures suppliers are consistent with scheduled deliveries and maintain specifications for applicable materials/equipment.
• Lead supplier selection and pre-qualification process.
• Investigates and recommends sources of supply and purchases through contractual arrangements to affect cost savings.
• Obtains sources, quotes, generates, and processes requisitions, and maintains related records, logs, files, artwork as pertained to the purchasing department.
• Check all purchasing invoices for accuracy in billing. 
• Presents vendor cost comparison reports to upper management as requested. • Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and track inventory levels.
• Other assigned tasks as necessary assigned by Management. 
• Responsible for following all safety regulations and complying with SOP's, EPA, OSHA, FDA, and cGMP's while performing duties.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of work area. 
• Well versed in analysis of spend data and cost models for continuous improvement.
• Maintain relationships with various functional groups across the organization including Manufacturing, Quality, Distribution, and Administration. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BSC / HND in any relevant field. However, a practical pharmaceutical manufacturing procurement experience is non-negotiable.
• 5 - 6 years of procurement experience in the pharmaceutical industry Only( CANDIDATES WITHOUT PROCUREMENT PHARMACEUTICAL EXPERIENCE SHOULD NOT APPLY).
• Extensive knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and other pharmaceutical requirements.
• Experience in sourcing both pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and equipment.
• Experience of pharmaceutical supply chain systems in developing contexts and logistics.
• Successful experience in audit/assessments and the implementation of supply chain management improvements.
• Ability to identify trends within pharmaceuticals industry. 
• Ability to establish supplier specifications, measure conformance, and identify process improvement opportunities. 
• Knowledge of risk management, with the ability to identify and address anticipated issues. • Ability to work independently and troubleshoot challenges. 
• Must possess strong verbal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and with a team.
• Must possess problem-solving skills. 
• Recognize priorities and take action tomake productive use of time.

Salary
N400,000 – N500,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2026.