Lagos State Health, Safety & Environment Pharmaceutical

Pharmaceutical Procurement Officer at RecruitTech HR Solutions

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About the role

RecruitTech is a leading workforce and human capital solutions company that helps organizations build stronger teams and achieve sustainable growth. We are currently recruiting a Pharmaceutical Procurement Officer to join our team in VGC, Lagos. This full-time position focuses on sourcing and securing high-quality medicines for a prescription discount subscription service. The ideal candidate will leverage strong pharmaceutical procurement experience and established supplier networks to secure competitive pricing while maintaining product quality and protecting commercial margins.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with fulfillment and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of medicines.
  • Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable product availability.
  • Monitor drug basket pricing against subscription savings targets and identify cost fluctuations.
  • Identify, evaluate, and vet local and international pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors.
  • Negotiate competitive pricing, payment terms, and supply agreements.
  • Manage purchase orders, supplier contracts, and procurement documentation.
  • Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and opportunities for cost optimisation.
  • Verify the authenticity, quality, and regulatory compliance of pharmaceutical products.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in pharmaceutical procurement, pharmaceutical distribution, or a related field.
  • A strong network of pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors.
  • Excellent negotiation, supplier management, and cost optimisation skills.
  • Good understanding of pharmaceutical product quality, authenticity, and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to balance competitive pricing, product quality, and business profitability.
  • Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences qualification is preferred.
  • Previous experience with organisations such as MedPlus, Alpha Pharmacy, DrugStoc, or similar pharmaceutical distribution and retail companies is an added advantage.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to jobs.recruittech@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email. The application deadline is 30th November, 2026.

Apply by email: jobs.recruittech@gmail.com