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.
- Organized
- Attention to detail
- Analytical
- Hardworking
- Passionate and committed to the company’s objectives
- Driven and dynamic
SALARY RANGE: NGN 100,000 – NGN 200,000 Gross