Procurement Manager at Lumos

Location: Sanya (Mile 2), Lagos

Job Description

• Develop in collaboration with respective departmental strategies, standard operating procedures and sustainable cost improvement processes
• Devise and implement practical sourcing strategies for local and international market.
• Initiate business relationships with suppliers
• Negotiate with vendors to secure advantageous terms
• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
• Finalize purchase order details
• Examine and revise existing contracts.
• Track and report key performance indicators to reduce expenses and improve efficiency.
• Manage risk through analysis of data and control strategies.
• Monitoring of Purchase Orders.

Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills

• First Degree in Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Chain
• Professional Certification in Inventory Management will be an added advantage
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent written and spoken English, other languages are an advantage.

Relevant Experience:

• Strong business acumen
• Minimum of 5 years proven work experience in procurement or cognate role
• Working experience with Inventory Management programs; knowledge of ERP will be an advantage
• Good record keeping (computerized) and purchase order experience
• Talent in networking and strong negotiation skills
• Detail oriented with strong organization skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strive for excellence
• Excellent relational and communication skills
• Reliable and responsible team player
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision and apply own initiative.