• Application Deadline: Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head, Vendor & Contract Management


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 8 - 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Writing up new procurement contracts/SLA with the scope and needs of the project in mind.


• General direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages contract administration and Vendor management.


• Development of policies and strategies for Procurement operations.


• financial monitoring and control of the contracts, ensuring Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality compliance is maintained and the Company's procedures and objectives are achieved.


• Maintain records for correspondence and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress.


• Solve any contract-related problems that may arise with other parties and internally with the company itself.


• Create and maintain relationships with suppliers and serve as the singular point of contact for matters concerning contracts.


• Communicate and present information to stakeholders about all contract-related matters.


• Primary contact for external vendor(s)/partner(s) and internal stakeholder 


• Initial point of escalation for internal and external stakeholders on Vendor Management Issues 


• Collaborate with Business Units/Category Managers to identify vendor/partner candidates who can deliver the required services/resources for an assigned service/supply of goods.


• Coordinate the collection and analysis of relevant performance metrics (e.g. KPIs/KQIs) with Category Managers/Business Unit. 


• Responsible for monitoring and managing key performance metrics for vendor(s)/partner(s) to continuously evaluate performance.


• Interpret internal stakeholder needs, collaborate with and provide guidance to vendor(s)/partner(s) to assure new capabilities and services are developed to meet identified internal needs.


• Monitor and report on the performance of key strategic vendors to ensure delivery in line with contractual obligations and performance metrics. 


• Evaluate potential suppliers using developed and agreed criteria to support alignment and understanding of the expectations and requirements of engagement. 


• Manage outward communication to vendors to facilitate understanding and awareness of organizational strategic direction, changes and challenges. 


• Assisting with general contract management initiatives. 


• Supervise Vendor Management Administrators. 


• Engage with Compliance Team on vendor regulatory requirements. 


• Analyze Vendor performance data to identify opportunities for overall improvement. 


• Monitor poor performing vendors to watch list and for major incident reported, investigate and recommend for Blacklisting. 


• Undertake any other responsibilities as requested by the Head of Department, in accordance with the scope and responsibilities of the role.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education 

• Minimum Education:  A good first degree in any discipline from a reputable institution


• CIPS Certification is a must have.

Experience 

• Minimum experience: 8 - 10 years relevant experience needed.