Material Secretary at CGC Nigeria Limited (CGC)

Job Brief

• We are looking for an experienced Material Secretary to manage inventory and purchasing procedures of raw materials and other supplies used in our company
• The ideal candidate’s job description will entail planning, procurement, storage, control and distribution of materials to meet CGC’s objective and requirements
• The major objective of this role is to ensure our projects always have an adequate flow of the materials needed.

Job Requirements

• Implement and co-ordinate a process to review and maintain a 12 monthly operational material requirements plan and ensures timely deliveries
• Oversees the purchasing and/or contracting for materials, supplies, equipment, and services for the operation of the project. Confers with requesting parties when specific sources are requested.
• Work with the manager to determine supply needs
• Purchase supplies and materials according to specifications
• Coordinate and supervise receiving and warehousing procedures
• Oversee distribution of supplies in the organisation
• Oversees and ensures proper control planning and scheduling programs to meet sales forecasts and to balance the level of manpower and machine requirements
• Keeps abreast of materials and automotive markets and materials pricing trends that affect company products.
• Ensures that the company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials department functions
• Responsible for the motivation and development of subordinates to optimize their performance and their personal and professional growth.
• Keep detailed records on procurement activity, materials quantity, specifications etc.
• Identify material requirements from production and engineering cycles
• Analyse price proposals and financial reports to identify reasonable prices.
• Negotiate and administer supplier contracts.

Other Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Economics/Computer Science, Logistics or any related field
• A minimum of 2 years cognate working experience in relevant field.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Good hands on experience with MS Office
• Substantial knowledge of inventory management processes and their application within a construction setting
• Sound level of written, oral, interpersonal communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent presentation skills
• Experience in purchasing, production and/or inventory control, and customer service.