Head - Strategic Procurement at Norsworthy Farms & Agro Allied Industries Limited

Location: Asaba, Delta

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and implements Norsworthy Farms strategies, policies and procedures to ensure an efficient, value for Money and commercially focused procurement function
• Engages with the business to identify the key procurement priorities and ensures that resources are assigned accordingly
• Oversees and reviews the analysis and monitoring of future and current procurement requirements and prepares to support the achievement of corporate objectives and targets
• Reviews the preparation of and manages the annual departmental budget
• Establishes new processes and systems for effective procurement across Norsworthy Farms and identifies solutions for the Finance & Procurement systems
• Defines and manages key supplier relationships to deliver excellent operational performance in cost, service and quality
• Develops and implements new purchasing strategies to deliver on-going cost reductions and process simplification
• Facilitates and monitors all international procurements, from order to delivery
• Develops and manages the Procurement Department including maintaining historical data, setting targets and monitoring performance. Reports to management on a regular basis
• Sets up and implements the processes for reviewing contracts, supplies and vendors ensuring that maximum value for money benefits are achieved
• Shapes contractual terms and conditions, involving Legal when required, employing best practice in contracting methods to manage risk and maximise value
• Negotiates suppliers to ensure goods and services are obtained and delivered in a cost-effective manner
• Ensures that the necessary training is provided to the members of the Procurement team to enable them to support the business wherever possible
• Leverages technology, safety measures, and information sharing to increase productivity and profitability
• Approves purchase orders for procurement and expedition of materials and equipment for jobs.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Social Sciences, or any other relevant discipline.
• Must have 7-10 years experience in a Procurement function in a similar organisation, 3 of which must have been spent in a senior management role
• Relevant professional qualification in Supply Chain Management E.g. Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).