Role Accountabilities
Strategic Procurement & Category Management
- Develop, implement, and continuously optimize category strategies across direct and indirect spend categories (including fleet, CAPEX, services, IT, energy, and operations).
- Integrate AI and analytics for spend forecasting, risk profiling, and supplier segmentation.
- Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), value engineering, and cost control frameworks to procurement planning.
- Incorporate ESG criteria and circular economy principles into category strategies and sourcing decisions.
Supplier Relationship & Global Sourcing
- Drive supplier development programs to build robust local capacity and ensure alignment with international standards.
- Manage international procurement transactions including cross-border logistics, Incoterms, trade finance, and import documentation.
- Evaluate suppliers not just on cost, but on ESG scorecards, ethics compliance, sustainability credentials, and innovation partnerships.
- Apply digital tools for supplier onboarding, due diligence (including tax and legal compliance), and risk-based performance evaluations.
Contract, Risk & Compliance Management
- Negotiate, draft, and manage commercial agreements with embedded risk mitigation clauses (e.g., force majeure, IP rights, ESG compliance, tax clauses).
- Ensure tax-efficient contracting in line with Nigeria’s VAT, WHT, Customs Duty and Transfer Pricing requirements.
- Enforce procurement ethics and anti-bribery protocols in line with Sahara’s governance and international standards (e.g. UNGC, ISO 20400).
- Leverage contract lifecycle management (CLM) software to monitor obligations, variations, and renewals.
Sustainable Procurement & ESG
- Embed environmental and social sustainability goals into the supplier evaluation and selection process.
- Develop and report on sustainability-linked procurement KPIs (e.g., CO₂ reduction per unit purchased, green procurement ratio).
- Align procurement operations with SDGs and Sahara’s ESG strategy by fostering supplier circularity, waste reduction, and energy-efficient procurement choices.
Process Digitization & Procurement Transformation
- Champion the automation of PR-PO-3Way Match workflows via ERP and e-Procurement platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle, Coupa).
- Develop predictive dashboards using Power BI, Python/R, or Tableau to inform procurement decisions and highlight cost saving opportunities.
- Drive process maturity to align with ISO 9001, ISO 20400 (sustainable procurement), and CIPS Procurement Excellence models.
Cost Control, Value Engineering & Spend Analytics
- Develop internal cost benchmarks and procurement indices for frequently purchased materials/services.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations to apply value analysis and VE to procurement of capital items and projects.
- Manage procurement budgets with zero-based costing techniques and scenario-based forecasting.
Team Leadership & Capability Building
- Lead and mentor a high-performing procurement team equipped with future-ready skills in AI, ESG, analytics, and category expertise.
- Implement professional development plans using CIPS and international certifications to elevate internal capacity.
- Encourage cross-functional learning with legal, finance, tax, sustainability, engineering and operations functions.
Internal Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Legal, Finance, Sustainability, and Business Units to align procurement plans with enterprise objectives.
- Provide strategic procurement advice and early involvement during project planning, budgeting, and contracting stages.
- Support tax teams with data for transfer pricing, customs documentation, and intercompany procurement flows.
Required Knowledge and Skill
- Deep understanding of sourcing strategy, supplier markets, and digital procurement tools.
- Practical application of VE, TCO, and cost-modelling for direct and indirect procurement.
- Working knowledge of Nigerian and global tax rules (WHT, VAT, Customs, TP, etc.)
- Proficiency in Power BI, AI-powered sourcing platforms, and spend analytics tools
- Familiarity with ESG frameworks (SDGs, UNGC, ISO 20400, GRI) and supply chain compliance.
- Proficient in ERP (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and eProcurement tools for automation
- Strong business judgement with ability to balance cost, quality, risk, and innovation
- Expertise in drafting and interpreting commercial contracts and risk assessments
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams and international supplier relationships
- Strong grounding in procurement ethics, anti-bribery frameworks, and code of conduct
Minimum Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Economics, or related fields.
- MCIPS, CIPS Advanced Diploma or equivalent international certification (e.g., ISM, APICS, PMP, CSCP).
- At least 7–10 years progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management in a multinational or diversified conglomerate.
- Solid track record in international sourcing, logistics (air, sea, road), ESG implementation, and ERP-driven procurement operations.
Personality & Leadership Traits
- Commercially astute and digitally fluent
- Highly organised, agile, and resilient under pressure
- Strategic thinker with ethical mindset
- Proactive leader and collaborative communicator
- Inquisitive, forward-looking, and innovation-oriented
Key Stakeholder Relationship
- Engineering, Operations & Projects Teams
- Sustainability & ESG Office
- Finance, Legal, Tax and Audit Units
- Group Strategy, Risk & Internal Control
- International Suppliers & Regulatory Bodies
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