Supply Chain Manager at Bakangizo Pharmacy and Stores – Abuja

Bakangizo Pharmacy and Stores is hiring a full-time Supply Chain Manager in Abuja. The manager will oversee procurement, inventory planning, suppliers and distribution while using data to improve costs, availability and supply chain performance.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement procurement and supply chain strategies that support the company’s operations.
• Manage sourcing, purchasing, vendor evaluation, negotiations and supplier relationships.
• Analyse purchasing costs, pricing trends, supplier performance and procurement patterns to improve decisions.
• Identify cost reductions while safeguarding product quality.
• Maintain timely stock procurement and product availability across branches.
• Coordinate procurement, warehousing, logistics, inventory planning and distribution.
• Conduct supplier reviews, market research and cost-benefit assessments.
• Set purchasing budgets, performance indicators and reporting processes.
• Identify supply chain vulnerabilities and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Apply data analysis to demand forecasts, purchasing and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Finance, Inventory, Warehouse and Operations teams to improve end-to-end performance.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.
• A master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement or another related discipline is mandatory.
• At least seven years of relevant experience, including significant practical procurement and supply chain management work.
• Experience in an organised retail, FMCG or large-scale distribution business.
• Exceptional numerical and analytical ability, including turning complex data into strategic decisions.
• Strong procurement, negotiation, supplier management and cost-optimisation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, ERP and analytical reporting proficiency.
• Commercial judgement, strategic planning and leadership ability.
• Study experience outside Nigeria is an advantage.
• CIPS, CSCP or a comparable professional certification is an advantage.