About this role
Procurement Manager
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 5 - 6 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain
Job Purpose
Manage end to end procurement processes for all indirect related procurement and oversee direct procurement materials. Tasks will include:
- Price Negotiations
- Cost Model Reviews:
- Engage with the deployment of EPDs and NPDs
- Be a key contact for all procure to pay activities.
- Contract/Schedule and PIR Management;
Manage And Implement SAP Related Tasks:
- Ensure quota arrangement is maintained where needed
- Ensure all active materials are set up with valid contracts
- Escalate SAP issues that may require expert handling.
- Ensure contracts data integrity within the system by carrying out periodic data health checks.
Price Trends Monitoring:
- Constant follow up with input raw material market prices and price trends.
- Be engaged with external business environment, foreign exchange movements and government policies to proactively anticipate business impact.
- Conduct due diligence benchmarking within commodities subcategories.
- Internal and External Relationship Management;
- Build effective strategic relationships with key suppliers.
- Engage suppliers effectively and proactively.
- Plan quarterly supplier engagement sessions.
- Plan supplier visits where and when necessary.
- Participate in helping resolve supplier issues and complaints.
- Attend internal cross-functional meetings.
- Attend to requests from other internal and/or external parties.
- Be an effective liaison between internal and external stakeholders.
Create And Deliver Effective Budget:
- Support in the setting up of the materials standard cost
- Deliver yearly spend within budget as aligned with the business.
- Identify, Implement and Deliver Sustainable and Long-Term Savings Opportunities;
- Through the strategy creation process, identify and explore all potential value levers.
- Constantly engage with the suppliers and R&D teams to identify, implement and deliver cost saving opportunities.
Monitor Inventory Levels:
- Participate in the setting of stockholding norms for commodities materials purchased by the organisation.
- Provide corrective action support for inventories that vary from plan.
Academic Qualifications
- A good First Degree in Social / Management / Physical Sciences
- Possession of a Post graduate degree in Human Resources / Business Administration / Supply Chain Management or related field is an added advantage
- Membership of the CIPS, CILS, CILCS, CISCOM, Lean Six Sigma or any other related professional qualification is required.
- Minimum of 5-6 years of experience in a similar role, especially in the FMCG sector
Knowledge Requirements:
- Knowledge of Inventory Management
- Knowledge of Cost management
- Knowledge of applicable legislations, as well as policies and procedures
- Demonstrates expertise in Procurement management
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