Procurement and Logistics Officer

Overview

Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

Title: Procurement and Logistics Officer
Location: Abuja, Nigeria   
Contract: Two-year fixed-term contract
Salary:  Local Terms and Conditions apply 

About the role

The Procurement & Logistics Officer ensures the effective delivery of supply chain services to the Sightsavers Nigeria Country Office, working with programme and support teams to provide timely and safe goods in compliance with national and international standards. The role involves ordering pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, devices, vehicles, stationery, and office equipment, and managing logistics to ensure goods are in the right place at the right time, all in line with local laws, international standards, and organisational policies.

Responsibilities
The Procurement & Logistics Officer ensures the effective delivery of supply chain services to the Sightsavers Nigeria Country Office. This role involves collaborating with programme staff and the Procurement Analyst to plan procurement, assess sourcing strategies, and support supplier selection. The officer must have a proven track record of knowledge and experience in the procurement and relevant logistics of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, consumables, and diagnostics. They complete due diligence checks, process orders, and work with the Logistics Specialist to handle and transport goods, adhering to import regulations. They ensure documentation is gathered for audits, negotiate local contracts, and produce reports on procurement activities. The officer follows Good Distribution Practice (GDP) procedures for pharmaceutical orders, conducts investigations, and supports policy development to enhance efficiency and compliance.

This is a varied role that requires a degree of flexibility. The responsibilities may change based on the needs of the organisation, and the successful candidate will need to adapt accordingly. For a comprehensive overview of the role and its responsibilities, please refer to the job description.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Must have a proven track record of knowledge and experience in the procurement and relevant logistics of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, consumables, and diagnostics.
• Proven track record of establishing relationships with a wide range of vendors and relevant contacts.
• Ability to travel quarterly to project areas in Nigeria.
• Understanding of importation requirements

Desirable:

• Experience of Procurement and logistics within the International Development and Humanitarian sector or within the pharmaceutical sector would be an advantage but not essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of Good Distribution Practice (GDP)

Closing date: 20 April 2025

Next Steps
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 20 April 2025