Direct Procurement Officer

Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries is one of Nigeria's leading pharmaceutical companies, dedicated to providing premium, affordable medical treatments. We have been manufacturing pharmaceutical and health products for over 40 years. We are promoting unlimited wellness by offering innovative, long-lasting medical solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Direct Procurement Officer

Location: Lagos Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Direct Procurement Officer to manage the end-to-end importation and local procurement of raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, packaging materials, laboratory chemicals and equipment, engineering spares, machinery, and other essential materials across the Emzor Group.
• The successful candidate will ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement and inbound logistics while coordinating importation activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the availability of materials to support production and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure APIs, excipients, production raw materials, packaging materials, laboratory supplies, engineering spares, machinery, and other essential items.
• Coordinate end-to-end importation processes, including shipping schedules, import documentation, customs clearance, regulatory permits, insurance, and delivery logistics.
• Ensure all procured materials meet applicable Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), pharmacopeial, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and monitor suppliers while developing alternative sources for critical materials to ensure supply continuity.
• Collaborate with QA, QC, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Production, Marketing, Finance, Planning, and Warehouse teams to ensure material suitability and availability.
• Monitor inventory levels, reorder points, minimum order quantities, and supplier lead times to prevent stock-outs, production interruptions, and excess inventory.
• Procure primary and secondary packaging materials, including bottles, caps, labels, foils, cartons, and package inserts, ensuring compliance with approved specifications, artwork, branding, and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with the Material Planner and Warehouse Material Officer to identify low-stock materials and initiate timely replenishment.
• Ensure all required import documentation and regulatory approvals are obtained before shipment and follow up on the renewal of applicable NAFDAC permits.
• Work closely with the Finance team to facilitate timely payment of foreign suppliers, clearing agents, and other import logistics service providers.
• Raise and process purchase orders in Oracle ERP for imported and locally procured materials, ensuring compliance with established procurement procedures.
• Maintain and update the Goods in Transit (GIT) tracking sheet to monitor the status of imported items across the Emzor Group.
• Monitor procurement costs, supplier performance, budget adherence, material rejection rates, and obsolete or expired stock.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure timely availability of materials for production schedules and new product launches.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in any discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in direct procurement, importation, logistics, or supply chain management.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or manufacturing procurement, particularly in raw materials and packaging materials, will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of international shipping, customs clearance, import documentation, and regulatory requirements.
• Practical experience using Oracle ERP or a comparable enterprise resource planning system.

Key Competencies:

• Strong supplier relationship management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Good understanding of shipping, import documentation, customs clearance, and logistics processes.
• Knowledge of regulatory agencies, import permits, and applicable compliance procedures.
• Strong analytical, planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement activities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Oracle ERP.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.
• A supportive work environment with opportunities for career growth.
• Comprehensive medical insurance, pension, and other employee benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.