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
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