Job Description
Job Brief
- A renowned Manufacturing Company is looking to hire a Senior, Supply Chain Manager. The position provides leadership and management for the procurement of engineered equipment, subcontracts, professional services, materials, and tools and supplies.
- Effect quality and timely service delivery that meets or surpass internal client’s expectations within the company’s approved policies and procedures while saving cost for the Company.
Responsibilities
- Administration: Support the business units to implement and ensure the companies Procurement policy and process is adhered to at all times
- Buyer: Negotiate effectively with vendors to achieve a win-win that fosters a healthy relationship with our key suppliers
- Contracts Administration: Review of contract documents, Negotiate Contract Terms and Pricing, finalizing contracts etc
- Cost Savings: Audit and Review spending on production activities, attend clients' Negotiation Meetings
- Bids and Tender Administration: Issue RFQs/ITTS for Tenders.
Major Responsibility Area
- Provide leadership to the procurement team based including mentoring, skills development, career progression, and day-to-day operational guidance.
- Promote integrity, professionalism, and adherence to the company’s ethical standards.
- Drive continuous improvement in all areas of supply chain activity and participate in improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
- Drive and ensure compliance with all regional and global policies, procedures, and quality accreditations.
- Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) as necessary to support project pursuit opportunities.
- Perform bid analysis and make recommendations in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Leverage global supply chain resources and knowledge to deliver best-in-class solutions.
- Manage inter-company purchases in line with corporate objectives.
- Manage logistics and inventory in line with Project requirements to minimize cost, increase efficiency and reduce obsolescence.
- Manage warehouse functions as necessary to optimize service to internal customers and ensure compliance with health and safety rules.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including import/export tariffs and documentation, trade compliance, customs, and revenue.
- Manage and undertake expediting activities across all third-party and inter-company supply chains.
- Management of the Facilities function including all third-party contracts to provide adequate protection.
- Management of other functional areas as required by the business which may include Quality, HSE et
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- A good First Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower in Engineering or any other related field with a Business/Social Science background and or CIPS Membership (or any other equivalent Supply Chain Professional Body)
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Supply Chain process in a structured business environment- Oil, Gas & Chemical (OGC) projects preferably
- Knowledge of equipment and materials common in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects
- Possess sound knowledge of both Exports & Imports processes
- Experience in freight shipping logistics and forwarding operations- with outsourcing nationally and international
- Must have vast experience in government relations (CUSTOMS, NIMASA, NPA, NNPC, DPR etc).
- Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts
- Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels
- Sound Knowledge of SAP/ ERP System
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
- Consistent ability to meet and adhere to deadlines
- Result-oriented, creative, lots of initiative & drive, sound ethical values.
- Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems
- Entrepreneurial ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
- Service Orientation & Social Perceptiveness
- Organizing and Time Management