• Application Deadline:
• Position: Procurement & Logistic Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Logistics  , Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  
  

Purpose of the job

• Experienced Procurement professional responsible for leading Procurement and Sourcing.


• Expected to deliver value through the implementation of effective negotiation strategies that reduce both organizational costs and risks while improving vendor performing and encouraging innovation from the supply base.


• The position of Procurement & Logistic Manager consists of planning, directing, and coordinating the activities of contracting and buying of materials, products, services and other supplies


• The Procurement & Logistic Manager is expected to deliver on time and reduce the Total Cost of Procurement. Procurement Manager responsibilities include strategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers. The Procurement Manager’s duty is to discover the best ways to cut procurement expenses, so that the company can invest in growth and people.

Key Responsibilities 

• In start-up phase, strongly support the building team with negotiations, contracts writing.


• Finding competitive suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships 


• Negotiating with external vendors to secure advantageous terms and finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries


• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness


• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company


• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients


• Predict unfavourable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies


• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements


• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs


• Develop a yearly business plan for Purchasing based on operational guidelines and company goals, and review on an ongoing basis.


• Lead employees within the department to achieve individual goals.


• Manage the vendor evaluation process, with an effective vendor evaluation schedule and disciplined follow up of vendor status criteria.


• Negotiate pricing and terms with all vendors, and set guidelines so that the internal team has a clear understanding of purchasing parameters and processes as negotiated.


• Reduce lead time and inventory while satisfying customers’ requirements through accurate inventory/usage and logistic data analysis and effective vendor stock solutions.


• Continuously assess opportunities and implement actions defined management to improve supplier performance.


• Constant generation of ideas to improve inventory turns on purchased materials, with a focus on standardized components.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s in Procurement Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering or any related/relevant discipline.


• Excellent communication skills, influencing skills, analytical skills


• Hands on experience in handling supply contracts both at local, regional and global levels


• Mastering contractual terminologies and implementation, Logistics and supply chain should be mandatory.


• Detail oriented in his/her work


• Self-driven


• Leadership skills and fast thinker.

Level Of Experience 

• Minimum 5 years in Procurement Management and Logistics is a requirement.


• Experience in the Manufacturing industry is an added advantage.


• Proven working experience as a Procurement Manager, or Head of Procurement or Supply Chain.


• Strong Executive Presence.


• Strong ability to influence others.


• Strong ability to work independently.


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; Attention to detail.


• Effective listening and customer services skills.


• Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment and prioritize own workload


• Ability to build strong internal relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in the accomplishment of company goals.


• Ability to be creative and innovative in finding solutions and negotiating strategies.


• Evidence of an ability to work cross-functionally with colleagues across multiple groups and departmental to include IT, Risk, Finance, Production, Maintenance, Executive Management.


• Having good command in the international incoterms, logistics challenge and mitigations planning measures related.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Excellent negotiation.


• Excellent cost analysis skills.


• Ability to communicate with a diverse audience at various levels and all countries and cultures within the organization.


• Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment.


• Strong interpersonal skills.


• Strong team player.


• Ability to build solid internal/external business partnerships.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.


• Proficient in utilizing E-sourcing platforms.