• Application Deadline: Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Procurement Manager(MRO)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 6 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Job Summary:

• Plan and manage company's overall sourcing strategy for Maintenance, Repairs and Operations & Site Services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop overall vision for the MRO & Site Services category in line with the business objectives.


• Lead the planning and application of strategic sourcing, negotiation, signing and termination of contracts with regards to the MRO & Site Services category.


• Establish MRO & Site Services procurement priorities and plans based on benefits opportunities.


• Develop and implement MRO & Site Services procurement strategies, utilizing an end-to-end value chain approach to increase market competitiveness and sustain ongoing category improvements.


• Maintain extensive knowledge of the MRO & Site Services category through understanding and application of industry developments, marketplace trends, emerging technology, new techniques, leading practices, and shared experiences.


• Review the MRO & Site Services category spend to identify and pursue strategic sourcing and demand management opportunities.


• Develop and maintain the MRO & Site Services category sourcing plan that coordinates sourcing and contract management activities across the procurement function, delivering targeted benefits to SBC


• Collaborate with internal customers to interpret the ongoing supply plan for the MRO & Site Services category.


• Negotiate strategic contracts, communicate contract terms to the respective users and ensure policy and contract compliance between operations and vendors.


• Work with category buyers and legal to propose and subsequently implement corrective actions and coaching for vendors failing to meet contract requirements.


• Supervise and support the sourcing team in the contract management process.


• Develop and implement category communication plans, including sharing new contract agreements and procedures for complying.


• Communicate contract terms to impacted stakeholders in SBC through meetings and other appropriate communication vehicles


• Develop a robust supplier repository to facilitate the procurement at optimal price and quality at all times.


• Utilize technology or/and business processes to develop files, tracking systems and presentations as regards to MRO & Site Services sourcing and procurement.


• Manage the supplier performance system, ensuring adherence to terms and conditions, Service Level Agreement, and specified Key Performance Indicators.


• Consistently monitor market trends to stay abreast of the factors impacting on demand and supply, to be able to forecast trends, and implement actions, that positively impacts the company’s position.


• Develop a sufficient supplier’s base in order to be able to evaluate and attain the most competitive prices and quality on a local basis.


• Ensure overall business strategies, goals, and changes from senior leadership are understood and successfully executed.


• Communicate the unit goals to the team, motivating them in the accomplishment of set goals and objectives.


• Guide, coach, motivate and develop team under leadership, ensuring high performance and value creation.


• Manage the systems and processes around team members, evaluate for bottlenecks and methods of alleviation.


• Set key result areas, key performance indicators and goals for team members.


• Track and measure the progress of established goals, conducting regular performance reviews and providing constructive feedback on non-achievement of goals.


• Ascertain knowledge/skills/ability gaps, recommend and facilitate capability programmes and developmental interventions to bridge identified competency gaps.


• Interview, hire and train new hires as the business requires.


• Foster an environment for successful working relationships, ensuring improved morale and engagement levels.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree. Preferably in supply chain management or any relevant field.


• Minimum of 6 cognate years’ experience, preferably in the FMCG industry, handling procurement, vendor management, sourcing etc


• Experience in large scale change management projects


• Expert level proficiency in the Microsoft Suite, especially Excel.


• Relevant professional certification is an added advantage.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Keen attention to detail, ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.


• Extensive knowledge and understanding of MRO, procurement processes, policies, and systems.


• Ability to access, use, interpret and communicate mathematical information and ideas quickly.


• Ability to engage with and advise key internal and external stakeholders exceptionally.