Senior Purchase Manager at Ascentech Services Limited

Location: Issele Azagba, Delta State
Department: Purchasing / Procurement Department
Reporting to: General Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the Purchase Department.
• Consult with user department to develop a material specification.
• Initiate bid/quote processes for services and suppliers.
• Ensure accurate documentation and posting of procurement transactions
• Prepare enquiries for requisitions sent from the project sites and other departments that require foreign purchase.
• Negotiate with vendors to get the best possible discount on the purchase while maintaining the required standard
• Identifies and reports deficiencies or defects and monitor their resolution or contractual implications
• Perform bid analysis and make recommendations regarding purchases.
• Ensure purchase is in adherence to the approved vendors list provided
• Update the procurement spreadsheet/tracker to capture the current procurement stage for materials been purchased.
• Ensure the procurement plan is strictly adhered to, in order to ensure materials, arrive on site as at when required.
• Provide feedback on the overall procurement status of the project materials to the project manager, top management and client on a regular basis.
• Organize and coordinate the attendance of factory acceptance test by the client, contractor and TPI.
• Follow up on receipt of the material.

Person Specifications

• A good First Degree in Purchasing and Supply or any related course. Alternatively, an Accounting Degree or an Engineering Degree would be preferred.
• Should have at Least Five (5) Years Experience in the manufacturing industry.
• A relevant professional certification is a MUST.
• Good Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Excel, SAP or ERP.