Procurement Officer

Department: Procurement

Reporting to: Head of Supply Chain

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for coordinating and assisting with sustainable Procurement initiatives, coordinating procurement, monitoring internal procurement systems, providing procurement advice where applicable and negotiating supply agreement

JOB ROLES AND EXPECTATIONS:

Cost control & service delivery

Liaise with key company employees to determine their product and service needs.
Nurture relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for the company.
Identify and research potential new suppliers.
Identify, agree and deliver annual measurable costs and reductions in schemes from procurement activity to assist the company in meeting its overall objectives and targets through the Balance scorecard.
Inventory management

Monitor business trends and product availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times.
Develop and implement strategies for procuring, storing and distributing goods or services and maintain stock levels
Documentation

Oversee the purchasing team section.
Coordinate PRs and quotations, and prepare purchase orders.
Ensure goods are delivered promptly with proper documents.
Update relevant logbooks for local imports and NDA proformas.
Deputizing

In the absence of the head of the supply chain, the section will handle the section responsibilities.

AUTHORITIES

Initiate POs for approved materials/services

Recommend vendors based on price, quality, compliance, and reliability.
Ensure vendors meet regulatory and internal SOP requirements (e.g., GMP, GDP) COMPETENCIES
Technical Knowledge/Skills:

Strategic sourcing & negotiation skills
Analytical skills
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Financial Acumen.
Behavioral/Attitude Competencies:

Relationship management
Effective communication
Result oriented
Teamwork
Mature & assertive
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Good Distribution Practices (GDP) training
Basic GMP training
Quality Assurance Basics
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics, or a related field.
4-5 years of progressive experience in Procurement/Supply Chain
Application Process
Please submit your CV and academic credentials to apdlug.careers@abacuspharma.com by May 01, 2025, at 5:00 PM.