Head, Procurement at Edo State Government

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
3 years ago

Additional Details

Job ID
26907
Job Views
127

Job Description



Job Role



  • Analyze all suppliers in order to select the most suitable suppliers who are able to deliver high quality products at competitive pricing.

  • Negotiate with suppliers on lead-time, cost and quality so as to obtain the maximum benefit for the company.

  • Manage suppliers to meet objectives related to cost, delivery performance, schedule and quality.

  • Develop purchasing or sourcing strategies based on portfolio analyses and supplier preferencing study.

  • Define and maintain documented category and supplier strategies using market and competitive data.

  • Liaise with suppliers on delivery schedule so as to ensure on- time deliveries of final product.

  • Develop, implement and drive the procurement strategies in order to meet cost savings targets.

  • Review and manage the supplier base to ensure consistency with the sourcing strategy.

  • Perform regular performance review with suppliers to drive continuous improvements.

  • Create monthly performance reviews and reports focusing on overall sourcing requirements.

  • Ensure commercial, legal and contractual compliances in all the procurement transactions.

  • Adopt appropriate supplier management methodologies and procurement strategies in purchasing to secure better prices.

  • Train team on effective procurement processes and strategy.

  • Coordinate with vendor on continuous quality improvement.


Education and Experience



  • B.Sc Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration

  • Proven working experience as a Procurement Manager, Head of Procurement for 5-7 years

  • Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in "reading" the market

  • Talent in negotiations and networking

  • Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers

  • Experience in collecting and analyzing data

  • Strong leadership capabilities.


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