Overview

Castville Solutions is a recruitment and business solutions provider specialising in the healthcare sector. We focus on connecting healthcare facilities with highly skilled professionals, enabling efficient operations, and driving business growth. Our services extend to recruitment, Templates for process and operations management, SOP development, and healthcare-specific training, with a clear mission to transform the healthcare workforce and operations.

Job Position: Procurement Executive
Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Procurement Officer to manage the sourcing and purchasing of pharmaceutical products and related supplies. The ideal candidate must be a licensed pharmacist with a strong background in procurement within the pharma or retail pharmacy sector. This role requires excellent market knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to implement cost-saving strategies while maintaining quality and regulatory standards.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Source and procure pharmaceutical products, medical consumables, and equipment in line with company policies and inventory needs.
  2. Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors across Nigeria, especially in Lagos, South-East, South-South, and Abuja.
  3. Monitor stock levels and coordinate timely restocking to avoid stockouts and overstocking.
  4. Ensure all procurement activities comply with regulatory and internal policies, including documentation and audit requirements.
  5. Analyse market trends to identify cost-effective procurement opportunities and recommend strategies for cost reduction.
  6. Negotiate terms of contracts, pricing, and delivery timelines with vendors.
  7. Evaluate supplier performance and maintain a robust supplier database.
  8. Work closely with the Warehouse, Inventory, Finance, and Logistics teams to ensure timely delivery, reconciliation, and stock accuracy.
  9. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement with business needs and operational goals.
  10. Prepare reports on procurement activities, spend analysis, supplier performance, and cost-saving initiatives.

Job Requirements

  1. Must be a licensed pharmacist (proof of licensure required).
  2. Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Procurement Officer in the pharmaceutical or retail pharmacy sector.
  3. Minimum of 2 years of working experience in the Nigerian pharma industry.
  4. Strong knowledge of vendor markets in Nigeria, especially Lagos, South-East, South-South, and Abuja.
  5. Familiarity with procurement regulations and pharmaceutical supply chain standards.
  6. Demonstrated ability to implement cost-saving and value optimisation strategies.
  7. Proven experience working closely with warehouse, logistics, inventory, and finance functions.
  8. Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset to work effectively across departments and business units.
  9. Excellent negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.
  10. Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement or inventory management software.
  11. Strong organisational and documentation skills with attention to detail.
  12. Experience working with hospital pharmacies, community pharmacies, or pharmaceutical distributors.
  13. Knowledge of inventory management systems
  14. Familiarity with international procurement or importation processes is an added advantage.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@castvillesolutions.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
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Note: For more information or enquiries, call or WhatsApp: 09010634633.

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