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  • Posted: Jul 24, 2020
    Deadline: Jul 31, 2020
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    uac foods limited is a joint venture business between uac of Nigeria plc. ( a leading indigenous conglomerate in nigeria) and Tiger Brands Limited( A South Africa Leading Food Giant). The Business is committed to quality products and into production of leading brands in the Snacks, Dairies and Beverage Categories. The Snacks Category consists of: Ga...
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    Category Buyer (Engineering & Technical)

    As a result of on-going expansion in our organization, we are looking to hire the following roles:

    CATEGORY BUYER (Engineering & Technical) Lagos

    Job Summary:

    Responsible for the procurement of all Engineering items and services, spares, and maintenance parts. Will execute; source identification duties, handling of end-users requisitions quotes from vendors, cost-saving drives, bid management, Purchase Order issuance, and payment reconciliation for all spares, maintenance, and Engineering services purchases.

    You will be accountable for.

    • Conducting research on market developments, price, and cost developments by applying cost models.
    • Having a pool of subject matter professionals and project minded vendors for ease of engagement for all spore ports and factory maintenance services that may be required by the business.
    • Liaise with manufacturing and engineering team to plan for short and long spares and services based on the agreed company’s operational expenditure plan.
    • Collaborate with the manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure spares and services are delivered in line with specifications as agreed with the vendor.
    • Conduct buying negotiations with involvement of the designated user, designated engineering and finance representatives in line with the company’s procurement policy
    • Obtain manufacturing or engineering services need via share point requisition to obtain appropriate CEM and REM approvals for all purchases and ensure purchase requisitions ore raised for all purchases.
    • Ensure competitiveness by placing adverts with registered vendors, collates and analyses the quotations received in line with the procurement policy and seek the approval of the buying committee.
    • Negotiate the best credit terms for the category in order to maximize working capital and seek †he approval of the Buying Committee for the spend category.
    • Execute regular update and review of the categories' vendor master data and ensure compliance with procurement policy.
    • Take ownership pay for performance plan to drive deliverables and contribution to business operations and growth throughout the year.
    • Have up to date information on projects being executed and keep all stakeholders adequately informed.
    • Ensure engineering supplies and services awarded are done competitively and reliably.
    • Expedite deliveries of all items as captured in the PO to meet production timelines.

    We are looking for a Category Buyer with the following background and experience:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or other relevant disciplines
    • Minimum of 5 years requisite experience in the procurement of Technical Items, Engineering goods and services, Project Management, Operational Management in FMCG.
    • Excellent Relationship Management
    • Must be computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
    • Good analytical and negotiation skill
    • Proactive and result oriented
    • High integrity and strong interpersonal skills
    • Ability to interpret the BOQ is very essential to enable effective and efficient buying
    • Project Management skills.
    • Be a member of CIPS or equivalent COREN, NSE, PMP

    Method of Application

    This advert represents summary of expectations of the roles, if you meet the requirements, please submit a copy of your detailed and updated resume using the job position as subject to recruitment@uacfoodsng.com

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