Senior Buyer at Jotna Nigeria Limited

Role Purpose

• As a Senior Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in sourcing equipment and materials, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring quality and cost efficiency in procurement operations.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing:

• Purchase goods, materials, and services aligned with cost, quality, and delivery goals.
• Negotiate contracts and identify savings opportunities.
• Assess and review supplier performance for continuous improvement.

Market Research:

• Monitor trends, competitor activities, and supply chain dynamics to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.

Process Innovation:

• Develop procurement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and value creation.

Supplier Management:

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support new projects and operational needs.
• Manage supply chain challenges and communicate changes effectively to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical (Engineering) or related fields; professional procurement certification preferred.
• MBA/M.Sc. is an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement, with at least 6 years in a similar role.
• Proven expertise in FMCG/Manufacturing industries and managing significant procurement budgets.
• Strong negotiation, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management skills.