Job advertisement for Rwanda Medical Supply Limited (RMS Ltd):

RMS Ltd is a State-owned company created by the Government of Rwanda with the mandate of managing the end-to-end health supply chain for Rwanda. RMS Ltd provides pharmaceuticals and health commodities towards 5 rights: the right patient, the right drug/dose, the right cost, the right route, and the right time. The vision of RMS Ltd is to ensure the quality and timely availability of all health commodities to the public through a cost-efficient, sustainable, and effective supply chain. Drugs will be available throughout the country through an economical and financially sustainable supply chain that can meet current and future need and manage increasing complexity RMS Ltd is looking for qualified, dedicated & experienced individuals to fill the following positions:

1. Procurement Manager (Re-Advertised)

Tasks and responsibilities:

Development of organizational procurement and data strategy
Building data Center to help transform procurement, data management, IT systems, and quality assurance; and support the broader transformation of the value chain for the enterprise
Ensure that tendering, procurement, and all contract management processes are fair, transparent, and compliant with RMS procurement rules and regulations
Coordinate with other procurement agencies the implementation of the procurement plan
Coordinate and work with the Rwanda FDA and suppliers on the removal of any rejected goods
Manage international supply chain and freight forwarding strategies in collaboration with stakeholders to make cost-effective use of buffer stocks, manufacturers’ fresh supply, and in-country stocks
Facilitate expediting of communications with respective parties to ensure that import/export documents are provided in a timely manner to respond to local clearance procedures
Ensure the development and implementation of capacity building plan for RMS procurement and logistics team
Maintain auditable records for all managed procured items, including approved supply plans and supporting documentation.
Support the achievement of the overall RMS goals as required to ensure procurement and quantification performance
Supervise procurement officers
Build leadership within the team to support across other business functions and initiatives
Report to the head of procurement and quantification department
Qualification and Skills

Certificate offered by CIPs or any other professional certification in Procurement; Degree in Pharmacy and/or master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management; with relevant field qualifications related to specific domain with at least 5 years of relevant working experience in Managerial position and with maximum of 35 years old.

Knowledge and technical skills required:

High analytical and problem-solving skills;
Decision-making skills;
Excellent communication skills;
Very effective organization skills;
Team working skills;
Computer skills;