Procurement and Supply Chain Manager at Adexen

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies for the Group, sourcing and negotiating contracts with suppliers and vendors, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procurement regulations.
• Responsible for managing budgets, evaluating and selecting suppliers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement processes.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies: Create and execute procurement strategies that align with the Group's objectives, ensuring cost-effective procurement processes and supplier relationship management.
• Sourcing and contract negotiation: Identify and engage with suppliers, vendors, and consultants. Negotiate favorable contracts and terms, ensuring optimal pricing, quality, and delivery performance.
• Stakeholder management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, providing support, resolving disputes, and addressing any procurement-related issues.
• Market monitoring and supplier identification: Stay updated on market trends, evaluate supplier performance, and identify new suppliers, contractors, and consultants to expand the vendor base and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Compliance and regulations: Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and procurement best practices. Stay informed about Nigerian import regulations, customs procedures, financing instruments, and other relevant regulations.
• Budget management: Manage procurement budgets and control procurement costs, monitoring expenditures and optimizing procurement processes to achieve cost savings without compromising quality.
• Supplier evaluation and selection: Develop and implement supplier evaluation criteria based on quality, cost, delivery performance, and other relevant factors. Conduct tendering processes and select suppliers that meet the Group's requirements.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, facilities, and construction, to align procurement activities with organizational objectives and ensure smooth project execution.
• Inventory and stores management: Oversee inventory management, including periodic stock counts, reconciliations, and proper valuation and identification of materials. Ensure effective utilization of ERP technology for purchase transactions, work order service contracts, and inventory tracking.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain or any relevant field of study
• Master's Degree is a plus
• Minimum of 10 years of procurement and supply chain experience
• Previous experience in a similar senior role within a large organisation is required
• Significant experience in the Nigerian market is a plus
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Nigerian import regulations (Form M), customs procedures, and international financing instruments (LCs, SBLCs).
• Experience with ERP systems for purchase transactions, contracts, and inventory management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent team collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think tactically and develop innovative procurement strategies.
• Large multicultural team.