Procurement & Supply Chain Manager at Human Capital Partners (HCP)

Job Summary

• The Procurement, Contracts & Supply Chain Manager would be responsible and accountable for the operational and strategic management of the company’s end-to-end Supply Chain activities, including, contracting, purchasing, inventory and materials management.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive optimization of the company’s supply chain operations, through the development and implementation of appropriate strategies to enhance performance.
• Lead the strategic direction for the Supply Chain Department, ensuring maximum added value to the company in compliance with the company’s policies and principles.
• Act as the driver of the organization's Supply Chain Management (SCM)policy and procedures.
• Execute detailed prequalification, tendering and negotiating tactics in support of contracting and procurement strategies.
• Ensure development and implementation of Nigerian Content Business Development
  plans, to meet local and regulatory requirements and manage stakeholders associated
  relationships and aspirations.
• Act as a first point of contact for key internal and external stakeholders in the supply chain
  process.
• Lead supplier negotiations and ensure delivery of fit-for-purpose contracting and procurement services.
• Lead project teams in negotiations with Contractors, to achieve mandated company and
  project objectives.
• Ensure collation, analysis, validation, maintenance and capture of information and
  market intelligence relating to global engineering contracting market, particularly within
  relevant operating regions.
• Collaborate with other functions across the company to ensure contracting and
  procurement documentation is compliant with company and project reporting and
  controls requirements and all fiscal and legal regulations.
• Ensure business ethics are maintained to the highest degree and in compliance with the
  company’s principles.
• Manage internal and external interfaces including JV partners, suppliers and government
  bodies.
• Drive cost-effective implementation of supply chain best practices, systems and tools.
• Ensure all activities relating to contracts and procurement follow the company’s
• compliance policies and procedures and other applicable independent and anticorruption regulations and practices.
• Lead, develop and mentor the Supply Chain Team towards achievement of the corporate
  goals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other activities as assigned.

Job & Main Specification (Education / Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other
Required Details)

• Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related discipline with a master’s degree (preferably an MBA) or relevant certification(s).
• At least 15 years experience in Supply Chain Management in the Oil and Gas Industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
• In-depth understanding of supply chain processes and best practices, logistics, contracting, and procurement principles, with a focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness and sustainability.
• Creative thinker, capable of developing innovative solutions with a track record of excellent delivery.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and strategic planning skills with the ability to cope with complexities and uncertainties.
• Proven knowledge of effective local content development.
• Solid experience of working in frontier supply chain project environment will be an additional advantage.
• Good understanding of strategic, technical, legal, finance, taxation and commercial issues.
• Excellent leadership skills with ability to foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of SAP functionality and stock control system.