Job Description
Objective
- A well-run and efficient procurement department able to ensure the availability of all raw materials, spare parts and other inputs for production, maintenance and operations.
- Enhanced supplier relationships with optimal pricing and purchase terms.
- Reporting location: Most days during the week the candidate will report to our Illupeju head office but sometimes will need to travel and spend the day in Agbara at our factories.
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management or similar.
- Desired: Master’s degree in above or similar.
REQUIRED
A minimum of 5 years of experience is required in a similar function (procurement of goods and services) in a manufacturing company.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with the company’s objectives and requirements.
- Form strong relationships with clients (internal user departments) to understand their requirements and service in time with cost-efficient and timely procurement.
- Supplier management – identify, assess, and manage supplier relationships to ensure the highest standards of quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
- Create approved databases for both local and imported items.
- Negotiation – lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favourable terms, pricing, and contracts.
- Cost optimization – continuously identify cost-saving opportunities and implement measures to improve the bottom line of the company.
- Analyze inventory reports and ensure procurement is done in time without stock-outs occurring.
- Monitor the quality of inputs being procured and liaise with user departments for feedback and improvements on future supplies.
SKILLS
- High level of fluency with MS Excel and other Office applications.
- Attention to detail.
- Negotiation abilities
- Analytical and commercially driven approach to procurement
- Experience with ERP /software for procurement.
- Organised
- Attention to detail
- Analytical
- Hardworking
- Passionate and committed to the company’s objectives
- Driven and dynamic
SALARY RANGE : NGN 100,000 – NGN 200,000