Senior Supply Chain Manager - Oil and Gas Industry at Nigeria Machine Tools Limited (NMTL)

Job Brief

• The position provides leadership and management for the procurement of engineered equipment, subcontracts, professional services, materials, and tools and supplies.
• Effect quality and timely service delivery that meets or surpass internal client’s expectations within the company’s approved policies and procedures while saving cost for the Company.

Responsibilities

• Administration: Support the business units to implement and ensure the companies Procurement policy and process is adhered to at all times
• Buyer: Negotiate effectively with vendors to achieve a win-win that fosters a healthy relationship with our key suppliers
• Contracts Administration: Review of contract documents, Negotiate Contract Terms and Pricing, finalizing contracts etc
• Cost Savings: Audit and Review spending on production activities, attend clients' Negotiation Meetings
• Bids and Tender Administration: Issue RFQs/ITTS for Tenders.

Major Responsibility Area

• Provide leadership to the procurement team based including mentoring, skills development, career progression, and day-to-day operational guidance.
• Promote integrity, professionalism, and adherence to the company’s ethical standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in all areas of supply chain activity and participate in improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
• Drive and ensure compliance with all regional and global policies, procedures, and quality accreditations.
• Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) as necessary to support project pursuit opportunities.
• Perform bid analysis and make recommendations in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Leverage global supply chain resources and knowledge to deliver best-in-class solutions.
• Manage inter-company purchases in line with corporate objectives.
• Manage logistics and inventory in line with Project requirements to minimize cost, increase efficiency and reduce obsolescence.
• Manage warehouse functions as necessary to optimize service to internal customers and ensure compliance with health and safety rules.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including import/export tariffs and documentation, trade compliance, customs, and revenue.
• Manage and undertake expediting activities across all third-party and inter-company supply chains.
• Management of the Facilities function including all third-party contracts to provide adequate protection.
• Management of other functional areas as required by the business which may include Quality, HSE

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• A good First Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower in Engineering or any other related field with a Business / Social Science background and or CIPS Membership (or any other equivalent Supply Chain Professional Body)
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Supply Chain process in a structured business environment- Oil, Gas & Chemical (OGC) projects preferably
• Knowledge of equipment and materials common in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects
• Possess sound knowledge of both Exports & Imports processes
• Experience in freight shipping logistics and forwarding operations- with outsourcing nationally and international
• Must have vast experience in government relations (CUSTOMS, NIMASA, NPA, NNPC, DPR etc).
• Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels
• Sound Knowledge of SAP/ ERP System
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Consistent ability to meet and adhere to deadlines
• Result-oriented, creative, lots of initiative & drive, sound ethical values.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems
• Entrepreneurial ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
• Service Orientation & Social Perceptiveness
• Organizing and Time Management.