Procurement Manager at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS)

The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare, Education and economic strengthening opportunities for all Nigerians. With its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State with a corporate office in Abuja, ECEWS has presence in 17 States across the South-South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria with a strong client portfolio with the Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria, United States agency for international development (USAID), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), The United Nations office of Projects, World Bank & Federal Government of Nigeria. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Akwa Ibom

Job Description

• The Procurement Manager will develop, plan, and manage policies and strategies related to procuring supplies and services (in accordance with ECEWS & Global Fund policies) in support of all ECEWS offices and projects at HQ and State Offices, both domestic and international sourcing.
• S/he will participate in the negotiation of contract terms on a range of procurements and monitor delivery of exact specifications.
• With the Senior Procurement Officer, s/he will develop policies and systems for ECEWS procurement at HQ and State office level, identifying what is procured locally & nationally.
• The successful candidate will plan, coordinate, and manage the central procurement activities of ECEWS with HQ and State Offices, including storage and delivery, train staff at the HQ & state level in procurement rules and processes and record keeping, monitor procurement processes and compliance with ECEWS procedures at HQ and field levels.
• The Procurement Manager will implement sourcing strategies to support corporate and state objectives, providing ECEWS with a competitive advantage in the areas of materials, supplies, and services.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree in relevant field with 3 – 5 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Master’s or certification in procurement/Supply Chain Management is an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in procurement.
• Experience in sourcing medical devices and equipment
• Good knowledge of vendor management process
• Proven experience managing supply chain operations.
• In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms
• Management and leadership skills; ability to lead a team.
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Excellent analytical and problem solving and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with donor-funded procurement rules and regulations is required.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
26th December, 2023.