• Application Deadline: Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Direct Buyer (Raw Material)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 5 years


• Location Ogun , Rivers


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

Job Summary & Purpose

• The role of the Direct Material Buyer is to act as a point of contact towards the internal customer for Procurement related enquiries, support local purchasing requests in collaboration with the Regional Category organization, and manage efficient contracts implementation.


• Works with business, end users, in the Operating Country (OC) and act as a valued and trusted Business Partner.


• Works with global or regional Category teams to implement contracts locally and to provide local specifics on demand.


• Works with suppliers as needed and ensures other regulatory compliance for all processes in scope.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for the Procurement function in-country.


• Be the face of the source-to-pay process to in-country leadership/Supply Chain and other stakeholders


• Diffuse and ensure the respect of the Procurement procedures and Policies.


• Guarantee efficient use of the purchasing systems by all users providing them assistance when necessary.


• Build up solid information sharing and collaboration routines with local Supply Managers to facilitate effective cross-functional interactions for direct


• Act as first escalation point for local business users and drive resolution in line with Procurement policies.


• Coordinate local contract implementation tasks.


• Coordinate and participate in the execution of the contract implementation plan.


• Lead the phase out of the old contracts and procedures.


• Act ethically and comply with legal requirement associated with the role


• Raise questions and concerns when faced with an ethical or compliance issue.


• Apply integrity in all aspects of professional conduct.


• Provide insights on local supplier market.


• Support with local supplier qualification assessment.


• Support with the development of the contract implementation plan.

Academic Qualifications

• A minimum of HND/ BSc degree in Engineering, Social Sciences or any other numerate disciplines.


• Graduate Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria (CIPSMN) is an added advantage.


• Experience: 3-5 years post qualification experience (in a manufacturing environment) in procurement.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Analytical/ Numerate skills


• Effective communication skills.


• Multitasking skills


• Interpersonal skills


• Time Management Skills


• Clear understanding of distribution channels.