Procurement Specialist at Castville Solutions

Job Description

Company Overview:

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

Job Title

Procurement Specialist

Job Location

Agodi, Ibadan – Oyo

Job Description

We are hiring a Procurement Specialist to manage the sourcing and purchasing of medications and medical equipment. This role is critical to ensuring cost-effective and timely procurement while upholding high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and Implement Procurement:

• Design and execute short- and long-term procurement plans.
• Monitor market conditions and adjust procurement strategies.
• Support ethical procurement aligned with organizational values.
• Contribute to budgeting and cost-containment strategies.

Source Suppliers, Negotiate Contracts, and Manage Vendor Relationships:

• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on capacity, reliability, compliance, and cost.
• Conduct vendor prequalification and due diligence.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage SLAs.
• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.

Evaluate Supplier Performance and Ensure Compliance:

• Establish and track vendor KPIs (e.g., delivery time, order accuracy).
• Conduct periodic audits and performance reviews.
• Address non-conformance or performance issues.
• Maintain a preferred supplier list.

Maintain Accurate Records of Purchases and Pricing:

• Document all procurement transactions using digital tools.
• Keep up-to-date price lists, POs, contracts, and invoices.
• Analyze purchasing data for forecasting and decision-making.
• Ensure proper coding for internal and financial reporting.

Collaborate with Internal Departments:

• Work with Inventory, Supply Chain, Production, and Finance teams.
• Translate demand forecasts into procurement plans.
• Anticipate needs for new projects or emergency response.

Monitor Budgets and Drive Cost Reduction:

• Track spending, identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Benchmark procurement costs against market rates.
• Evaluate alternative materials or logistics methods.

Ensure Legal and Policy Compliance:

• Maintain transparent and auditable procurement documentation.
• Enforce anti-fraud and conflict-of-interest controls.

Crisis Management and Risk Mitigation:

• Develop contingency plans for supply chain disruptions.
• Maintain a list of backup suppliers for critical goods.
• Monitor and renegotiate contracts as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement, preferably in healthcare.
• Strong negotiation, vendor, and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional growth in a dynamic healthcare-focused environment
• Opportunity to shape and improve procurement operations