• Application Deadline: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Vendor Relationship Management Officer


• Job Type Full Time


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


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate contract agreements for products and services.


• Assess contractor performance to identify the need for amendments of existing contracts.


• Prepare and edit contracts between the company and potential clients.


• Handle breach of contracts in a timely manner.


• Serve as the main liaison with outside contracting representatives.


• Develop and implement effective procurement proposals.


• Research regulations to guarantee contracts are updated and in compliance with laws.


• Coordinate with clients to guarantee terms of contracts are fulfilled in compliance with the contract terms and regulations.


• Manage communication with vendors

Vendor Management

• Initiate negotiations with suppliers//vendors in order to obtain best cost and lead time offerings


• Conduct performance evaluation for suppliers in order to maintain quality services


• Regularly update suppliers’ database to ensure all required data are captured and available for effective use


• Contractor prequalification and performance evaluation to meet organizational quality standards and project implementation guidelines.


• Drive contract agreement/SLAs and facilitate technical and legal reviews to minimize litigation risks.


• Monitor and drive contractor compliance with project commercial terms and conditions.


• Manage all disciplinary actions/sanctions against contractors

Quality Control / Training

• Ensure all vendors have the required certifications


• Carry out periodic checks to ensure that all contractors meet HSE standards


• Liaise with CEA and Engineering to design appropriate customer experience training for the FTTH contractors

Commercial Issues

• Follow up with Finance, user departments and vendors on payments


• Coordinate all vendors’ commercials with regards to invoicing, delayed payment etc.

Safety, Quality And Environment

• Ensure that all relevant safety, quality and environmental procedures and controls are adhered to so that the safety of employees, contractors and quality of product/services and environmental compliance can be guaranteed.


• Policies, Systems, Processes and Procedures Management:


• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and directives so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of processes and practices, taking into cognizance international best practices, cost reduction and productivity improvement.

Reporting

• Prepare monthly performance review report

Other Tasks

• Any other request or task as allocated by the HOD, senior Management or Executive Management Demonstrate (Key competencies)

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• University Degree or Higher National Diploma in Management Sciences


• Post Graduate Degree (MBA, M.Sc., etc.) an added advantage

Work Experience

• A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role in Supply Chain Management


• Sound understanding and experience in Procurement & Logistics/Supply


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, contract documents, and legal specifications.


• Outstanding negotiation and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to resolve client complaints and concerns.

Other Skills

• Attention to details


• Good analytical skills


• Good verbal and written communication skills


• Good knowledge in implementation of policies and procedures


• Good planning and integration skills

Other Requirements

• Customer Focus


• Planning


• Analytical Skills


• Forecasting


• Action orientation


• Drive results


• Ability to optimize work processes


• Self-Development


• Ensures Accountability


• Develops Talent


• Drives Engagement


• Drives Vision & Purpose


• Excellent Decision Quality