CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER

POSITION: CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER

COMPANY: TAYOSAN PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY

LOCALTION: GAROWE

TYPE: FULL TIME

Company Summary:

TAYOSAN PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY is a leading pharmaceutical company headquartered in Garowe, Puntland, with a well-established network of branches across all regions of Somalia. Since its inception, the company has been committed to improving public health by providing high-quality pharmaceutical products and healthcare solutions.

Position Summary

The Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) will be assigned to lead Tayosan’s procurement department and oversee the acquisitions of goods and services made by the company. The CPO ensures that purchases will meet organizational needs while helping to reduce costs, give higher profit margins or both.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Receives all purchase requests of medicines from the pharmacists from all branches, asks for relevant financial offers from suppliers, and proceeds with the Purchase orders according to the procurement procedure.

·         Prepares bidding files and manages the tender procedure for medicines with suppliers in accordance with the procurement procedure.

·         Negotiates with suppliers to get suitable offers and prices.

·         Proceeds with a comparison table of all received offers, and then sends it to the pharmacist for scientific and medical approval.

·         Ensures that the purchasing of the drugs follow the proper legislations and regulations.

·         Tracks the deliveries of all POs issued and conducts a regular follow up with suppliers in regard to incomplete deliveries or drugs shortages.

·         Follows up on the development of the contracts with the suppliers of medicines.

·         Ensures contract compliance through regular monitoring of all purchases.

·         Serves as a liaison to suppliers of medicines for issues related to contract prices and contract compliance.

·         Creates and improves the international market of the company by acquiring the opportunities of buying from international pharmaceutical companies.  

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

·         Business Skills

·         International market communication skills

·         International procurement standards and guidelines

·         Critical-Thinking Skills

·         Confidentiality

·         Attention to detail and accuracy.

·         Proficient in English and Somali both written and oral

·         Computer Skills

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

·         At least 3 years of relevant experience in the procurement field. Preferably dealing with international suppliers.

·         A good experience in medical and pharmaceutical market

·         Master’s degree in public health, pharmaceutical studies, or any other related course

·         A bachelor’s degree in business management or procurement and logistics.

·         Conversant with international procurement standards and guidelines.

Written applications should be addressed to: Merit Advisory Services. More about Merit, visit here: https://meritadvisory.so/.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications by submitting a detailed CV, certificates and Cover letter via email:  [email protected] to be received on November 7th, 2024 midnight with the subject line ‘‘Chief Procurement Officer” 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.