• Application Deadline: Sun, 22 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Purchasing Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  


• Salary Range ₦500,000 - ₦750,000/month
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and develop relationships with suppliers, ensuring they meet quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness standards.


• Negotiation: Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions, including pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contracts.


• Vendor Selection: Continuously assess and select suppliers based on their capabilities, performance, and alignment with our company's values and objectives.


• Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels to strike the right balance between maintaining optimal stock and minimizing carrying costs.


• Cost Control: Develop and implement cost-saving strategies and initiatives while ensuring product quality and maintaining strong supplier partnerships.


• Supply Chain Optimization: Continuously evaluate and enhance supply chain processes to drive operational efficiency and cost savings.


• Contract Management: Manage supplier contracts, monitor compliance, and resolve contractual issues as they arise.


• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical, economic, and logistical factors.


• Budget Management: Develop and manage procurement budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and cost-effective procurement practices.


• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.


• Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and present comprehensive procurement reports to senior management, providing insights and recommendations for strategic decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field 


• Minimum of 3-7 years experience as a procurement manager


• Proven negotiation skills and a track record of delivering significant cost savings.


• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.


• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, supply chain management, and contract law.

Remuneration

• 500,000 - 700,000 (negotiable)