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Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities 

Strategic Planning

Assists in the development and implementation of the company’s procurement strategies, manuals, policies, and procedures to ensure an efficient, best practice, and commercially focused procurement function.

Ensures strict adherence to the company’s procurement policies and procedures

Coordinates the analysis and monitoring of current and future procurement requirements, and prepares to support the achievement of corporate objectives and targets

Engages with the business to identify the key procurement priorities, and ensure that purchases are made at competitive prices.

Procurement Operations

Enforces a short turn-around time for processing Requisitions and Purchase Orders

Monitors to ensure an up-to-date database of qualified vendors and suppliers of goods and services to the company. 

Implements sourcing processes, Request for Proposals (RFP) compilation, evaluation of suppliers’ responses, and negotiation with suppliers including long-term purchasing agreements.

Manages key supplier relationships to deliver excellent operational performance in cost, service, and quality

Monitors to ensure that delivered goods are inspected to conform with the specifications of the order

Implements the processes for reviewing contracts, supplies, and vendors, ensuring that maximum value for money benefits are achieved

Facilitates and monitors all international procurements, from order to delivery

Assists in developing and implementing new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification

Manages and fosters good relationships with relevant government agencies to ensure prompt delivery of procured commodities

Oversees the purchase of Insurance Certificates, processing of Form M, Risk Assessment Report (RAR), and other relevant custom clearing documents.

Ensures shipping/customs clearing documents conform to requirements

Monitors Inspection or Scanning companies to ensure timely issue of CRI.

Stakeholder Engagement

Liaises with Engineering and Production Departments for materials requirements and specification

Liaises with Customs and clearing Agents for smooth clearance

Liaises with Accounts to ensure payments of supplied goods

Instils Code of Integrity, Honesty and Trust in Suppliers

Relates with Stores on Purchase, Inspection and Delivery of materials. 

Liaises with Key Personnel for the offloading and receipts of materials.

People Management

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned subordinate staff

Handles subordinates’ concerns and problems, directs and schedules work

Provides on-the-job coaching and direction to subordinates

Integrated Management System

Documents, implements and maintains the requirements of the Quality, Food Safety, Environment, Health and Safety management systems.

Qualifications:  

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Engineering, Economics or Business Studies

Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry

At least 3 years of managerial experience

An MBA or relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage

Relevant professional qualification in Supply Chain Management e.g.   Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) will be an added advantage

Supply Chain Management

Procurement Processes

SAP Expertise

Risk Management

Quality Control and Assurance

Vendor Management

Strategic Sourcing

NB: Requirement: Passport- travel for 3-4 months for training purposes within Africa

How To Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; kindly send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to [email protected] or [email protected]

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