Procurement Manager (Luxury Fashion Company) at People Capacity Management

People Capacity Management is recruiting to fill the following role with our client, a fast-growing group of companies

Job Responsibilities

• Activate and lead sourcing strategies and processes
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Proactively engage Business Partners to highlight potential use of diverse suppliers, identify savings opportunities, understand the requirements of the business, and support decision-making
• Nurture relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for the company
• Develop and implement strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing products and maintaining stock levels
• Develop procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Review existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
• Work independently and take the lead, even when all of the pieces are not in place.
• Oversee and manage the systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods
• Prepare procurement reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration.
• Proven experience managing supply chain operations.
• In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.
• Experience with e-Sourcing tools is a plus
• Have a great fashion aesthetic and be all over what’s happening in the industry.
• Strong work ethic and high level of integrity
• Comfortable in challenging, performance-driven environment
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and listening)
• Strong relationship building, influencing and negotiation skills
• Highly competent in planning effectively, managing deadlines, and balancing multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously, with flexibility to reprioritize as needed
• Be a multi-task master – make quick decisions under tight timelines.

Location: Lekki, Lagos