Procurement Manager at Monument Distillers Nigeria Limited

• We’re looking for a Procurement Manager who will lead and manage the organization’s end-to-end procurement processes.
• This role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and maintaining strong vendor relationships, ensuring cost-effective and timely acquisition of goods and services critical to our business.

This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

The candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the procurement policy for the organization in line with best practice and ensure strict adherence to procedure.
• Lead and manage the end-to-end procurement cycle (P2P), including sourcing, vendor selection, contracting, and delivery tracking.
• Achieve the most value for the organization by negotiating terms, conditions, and pricing with the suppliers. This entails striking a balance between cost, quality, and timeliness.
• Develop and manage a vendor selection and evaluation system, including identifying, assessing, registering, and maintaining a reliable database of qualified suppliers to meet MDN’s procurement needs.
• Work closely with the warehouse and inventory teams to ensure stock levels are maintained within the set KPI level and to ensure no stockouts.
• Identify and implement cost-savings opportunities without compromising quality or delivery timelines.
• Work closely with the demand and planning team to ensure a proper reorder level to avoid stockouts.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with Procurement, such as supply chain disruptions or defaults.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, which include operations, marketing, finance, legal, Admin, HR teams, etc., and oversee close coordination of procurement efforts to align with organizational goals and objectives
• Evaluate supplier performance, address non-conformities, and resolve any issues or conflicts to ensure service quality and compliance.
• Develop & lead the Procurement Team, supervising all procurement activities and fostering continuous improvement.
• Track and report on key procurement metrics, such as spend, cost savings, and supplier performance.
• Prepare and maintain all procurement documentation/records, including analysis, reports, prices, suppliers’ information, etc.
• Work closely with finance to resolve invoices and other issues related to vendors’ delivery.

Qualification & Experience

• B.Sc. /HND in Supply Chain Management, Accounting, any related science, Social Science, and Engineering discipline from a reputable institution
• Professional/Post-Graduate Qualification is an advantage
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a procurement function (preferably FMCG), with at least 3 years in a supervisory role
• Experience in sourcing techniques, contract management, Supplier relationship management, and Supply chain management.

Our ideal candidate must have:

• Strong knowledge of Procurement Principles, Process, and Documentation
• Relationship Building/Management & Stakeholder Management Skills
• Good Communication & Negotiation Skills
• Team Spirit & Collaboration Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Time Management, Planning & Organisational Skills
• Good Analytical & Strategic Thinking Skills
• Ability to deliver under a set time frame
• Business & Report Writing Skills
• Strong Business Acumen & Decision-Making Skills
• IT Proficiency (Microsoft Excel & Procurement Software)