Procurement Manager at eRecruiter Nigeria

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy that aligns with the agency’s growth and operational needs.
• Analyze agency needs for various services and materials (e.g., creative software, digital tools, marketing services, office supplies) and ensure that procurement strategies are in place to meet these demands.
• Ensure procurement practices reflect the agency’s values of sustainability, cost-efficiency, and quality.
• Identify, evaluate, and build relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure high-quality services at cost effective prices.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms, conditions, and pricing structures.
• Develop long-term, collaborative relationships with key vendors, influencers and external partners.
• Monitor procurement budgets and ensure that purchasing activities remain within budgetary constraints.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, implement best practices in sourcing, and make recommendations for continuous cost optimization.
• Work with finance to track and report procurement-related expenses.
• Ensure that all procurement activities comply with agency policies, as well as relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Implement processes to mitigate risks associated with vendor contracts, service disruptions, and procurement delays.
• Work closely with creative, marketing, IT, and finance teams to understand their needs and ensure procurement aligns with project requirements.
• Provide procurement advice and support to various departments as required, ensuring efficient communication and project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, and Marketing
• Certification in Procurement (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS))
• 5+ years of experience in procurement management, with a focus on services (media, creative production, etc.).
• Proven experience negotiating contracts and managing international vendor relationships.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, supply chain management, and cross-border trade regulations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.