Procurement Manager at Eko Maintenance Limited

PROCUREMENT MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Devise and use fruitful local and international sourcing strategies 
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
• Examine and test existing contracts
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
• Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs

PROCUREMENT MANAGER REQUIREMENT:

• Previous working experience as a Procurement Manager in a construction firm or a facility maintenance firm
• MA or BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration
• Proficient in the use of computer and IT softwares
• Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software
• In-depth knowledge of contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Superb communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Problem solver with a strong analytical mindset
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Talent in negotiations and networking