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  • Posted: Jan 13, 2023
    Deadline: Not specified
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    We are a social business committed to energy access and digital access in Africa. We make accessible to all innovative products that meet the needs of local populations to change their life. Baobab+ is available in Senegal, Mali, Madagascar and Ivory Coast. Baobab+ is part of Baobab Group, a digital finance group specializing in financial inclusion i...
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    Procurement Manager

    General Responsibilities

    • We are looking for an astute procurement Manager who is good at supervising procurement projects; purchasing activities and ensuring that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality.
    • The Procurement manager responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining positive supplier relationships,evaluating supply options, approving purchases and maintaining accurate records.

    Task
    Supervision:

    • To supervise the procurement projects
    • To oversee and supervise employees and all activities of the purchasing department.
    • Monitors business trends and product availability to pay the best price for the company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times.
    • To carefully select suppliers and the merchandise or services needed to meet customers needs
    • To supervise the Quality of supplies.

    Plan:

    • Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services and supplies.
    • Following and enforcing the company procurement policies and procedures
    • Reviewing, comparing, analysing and approving products and services to be purchased
    • Build relationships with existing suppliers and find new ones offering the desired product at competitive prices.

    Negotiation:

    • Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
    • Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
    • Maintaining good supplier relationships and negotiating contracts.

    Research:

    • Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
    • Preparing budgets, cost analyses and reports
    • Provide information support to other departments in terms of procurement.
    • Study the new offers of suppliers
    • Determine the types of goods that must be withdrawn from the range or enter into it;
    • Ensure that Baobab always have promotional materials from suppliers
    • Control the performance of duties towards suppliers; advice sellers and sometimes buyers; control the movement of goods.
    • Review supplier claims and resolve conflicts; control product quality.

    Additional Responsibilities:

    • In case of a decrease in demand for certain products, taking corrective measures with the marketing department.
    • Achievement of the required level of turnover
    • Business trips for dialogue with suppliers and Procurement
    • Research of new markets.
    • Fulfilment of individual official assignments of the management.

    Requirements

    • Degree in Purchase and Supply Management , Procurement, Business Administration, Economics, Development, Economics, Social Science or any relevant Degree
    • 3 - 5 years experience as a procurement officer or related position.
    • Proficient computer skills , including Microsoft office suite (word, Powerpoint, Outlook and Excel)
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Ability to multitask, prioritize and Manage time efficiently.
    • Accurate and precise attention to detail
    • Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels
    • Goal oriented, organised team player
    • Applicants should reside within the Lagos State (preferably able to work from Yaba Office of the Company).

    Skills:

    • Must be ethical and has no criminal or ethical or moral records in his or her previous works.
    • Analytical, practical mindset
    • Excellent negotiation skills
    • PC proficiency at the level of the confident user
    • Knowledge of the basics of economics
    • Understanding of the transport, logistics and customs system.
    • Knowledge of English and other languages(depending on the specifics of the company).
    • Ability to handle large amounts of information
    • Stress tolerance and the ability to quickly make effective decisions
    • Knowledge of supplies and contractual terms
    • Effective planning and prioritisation skills
    • Mastering the basics of working in corporate information systems
    • Ability to negotiate
    • Possession of practical communication skills
    • Solid Knowledge and understanding of Procurement processes, policy and systems.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: ng.recruitment@baobabgroup.com & copy: yadelaja@baobabgroup.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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