Job Description
Job Purpose/Objectives
- The Supply Chian Manager is responsible and accountable for the operational and strategic management of the company’s end-to-end Supply Chain activities, including, contracting, purchasing, inventory and materials management.
Job & Main Specification (Education/Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other Required Details)
- Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related discipline with master’s degree (preferably an MBA) or certification in CIPS.
- At least 15 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management in the Oil and Gas Industry, with at least 4 years in a leadership position.
- In-depth understanding of supply chain processes and best practices, logistics, contracting and procurement principles, with a focus on efficiency, cost- effectiveness and sustainability.
- Creative thinker, capable of developing innovative solutions with a track record of excellent delivery.
- Strong negotiation, analytical and strategic planning skills with ability to cope with complexities and uncertainties.
- Proven knowledge of effective local content development.
- Solid experience of working in frontier supply chain project environment will be an added advantage.
- Good understanding of strategic, technical, legal, finance, taxation and commercial issues.
- Excellent leadership skills with ability to foster positive and collaborative work environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good knowledge of SAP functionality and stock control system.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Drive optimization of the company’s supply chain operations, through the development and implementation of appropriate strategies to enhance performance.
- Lead the strategic direction for the Supply Chain Department, ensuring maximum added value to the company in compliance with the company’s policies and principles.
- Act as the in-country custodian and driver of the Group Supply Chain Management (SCM) policy and procedures.
- Execute detailed prequalification, tendering and negotiating tactics in support of contracting and procurement strategies.
- Ensure development and implementation of Nigerian Content Business Development plans, to meet local and regulatory requirements and manage stakeholders associated relationships and aspirations.
- Act as a first point of contact for key internal and external stakeholders in the supply chain process.
- Lead supplier negotiations across the affiliate.
- Ensure delivery of fit for purpose contracting and procurement services.
- Drive HSSE in the process of contractor and supplier selection and in subsequent work execution phases.
- Lead project teams in negotiations with Contractors, to achieve mandated company and project objectives.
- Ensure collation, analysis, validation, maintenance and capture of information and market intelligence relating to global engineering contracting market, particularly within relevant operating regions.
- Collaborate with other functions across the company to ensure contracting and procurement documentation is compliant with company and project reporting and controls requirements and all fiscal and legal regulations.
- Ensure business ethics are maintained to the highest degree and in compliance with the company’s principles.
- Manage internal and external interfaces including JV partners, suppliers and government bodies.
- Monitor team performance against the department KPI’s and delivery of results.
- Conduct regular data analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Drive cost effective implementation of supply chain best practices, systems and tools.
- Ensure all activities relating to contracts and procurement are in compliance with the company’s compliance policies and procedures, UKBA, FCPA and other applicable independent and anti-corruption regulations and practices.
- Lead, develop and mentor the Supply Chain Team towards achieveme