Procurement Manager at Willers Solutions

Our client, a reputable firm in the AGRICULTURAL sector is looking to fill the position of a PROCUREMENT MANAGER.

PUPORSE OF THE ROLE:
The procurement specialist would be responsible for sourcing of quality goods and/or services at the most competitive price to meet the Organization’s need in line with the procurement policy.
He/she would also be required to ensure smooth running of importation process in line with the Nigerian Customs requirements. Imported goods would be, but not limited to building materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement organization Procurement PPP for the procurement of goods and service to meet specific organizational requirements.
• Identify potential suppliers who can provide required quality goods/service at the most competitive price, at the right time and to the right location.
• Monitor suppliers’ performance to ensure high quality of goods/service and timely delivery.
• Ensures that favorable terms, conditions of sale, warranties, after sale support services are negotiated and agreed with suppliers.
• Issue RFI/RFQ/RFP to suppliers and ensure to receive responses at the required time.
• Prepare analysis of quotations/bids within Timelines/SLA
• Convert requisitions to POs in line with agreed SLA
• Liaise with other departments to understand their requirement upfront
• Analyse trends and market conditions for present and future pricing, availability, lead-time, and capacity of suppliers for specific goods and services.
• Monitor performance of Supplier for increased productivity (Supplier management)
• Ensure all regulatory and shipping document (in line with Nigerian Customs requirement) are proactively processed to ensure goods are cleared within the shortest possible time, without incurring demurrage
• Provide regular progress and status reports to stakeholders on stock levels and provide monthly strategic procurement and Warehouse report to the CEO
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, supply chain management, business management, or a relevant field. Master’s degree preferred
• Relevant Professional Certification like CIPS would be an added advantage
• Detailed and pays optimum attention to details.
• Good knowledge of importation processes and required documents
• Understanding of best procurement practices
• Understanding of Contracting principles
• Ability to multi-task and provide results within limited time lines.
• Ability to work with and manage Suppliers and End users.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Good reporting and presentation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Applications
• Good knowledge of ERP for medium size organizations.
• Team spirit
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ work experience in a similar role
• Being a qualified member of CIPS would be an added advantage

SOME KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Procurement Policy adherence
• on Time delivery within Scope & Budget (unit price)
• Audit Score Rating
• Procurement Initiatives
• SLA Compliance