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Our client, a foremost bilateral chamber in Nigeria is currently looking for a Director of Trade. Basic responsibilities include implementing a strategic relationship program on trade to leading Nigerian companies with investments in the UK, marketing the country as an investment destination, and developing a strong collaborative relationships with partners and stakeholders, including international investment agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 10 years relevant experience in a similar role.
• Master’s degree/ Post Graduate degree in Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, International Trade/Business/ Relations or any related field from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of National/International goals, policies, and development objectives and the ability to translate them into trade development programs/projects.
• Senior Management Experience and strong leadership and motivational skills and the ability to develop a results-focused, collegiate team ethos.
• Results-oriented and willing to make a personal commitment to meeting quantitative and qualitative targets.
• Knowledge of Nigeria and UK economies and business drivers.
• Understanding of private and public sector organizations and international economic development.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and networking skills including proven commercial savvy and credibility with C-level executives.
• High self-motivation and willingness to take the initiative and work without close line management.
• Strong resource and budgetary management skills and the ability to run efficient administrative systems.
• Ability to prepare and deliver outstanding presentations.

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Job Description

• Establishes standards and policies for efficient and fair procurement practices.
• Source products from established distributors and vendors.
• Negotiates contracts, pricing, terms, and service level agreements
• Gives specific and clear requirements for equipment and services.
• Manage daily IT hardware/software requests and issue purchase orders as needed.
• Build new relationships with key technology vendors and follows required sourcing policies and procedures.
• Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
• Monitor inventory levels, key supply chain metrics and product portfolios and stay up to date with technical trends, emerging technologies.
• Providing regular updates on all pending procurements request with stakeholders and ensuring timely processing of vendor/service provider invoices and track payments, reconciliation of Vendors account and handling vendor queries and payment issues.

Qualifications / Requirements

• BSc / BA in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management.
• 3-5 years experience in the related area (IT Procurement).
• Experience in technology purchasing and vendor management preferred.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as dexterity in “reading” the market.
• Experience in IT products, IT asset life cycle management and vendor management
• Understanding of processes and stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Charisma, presence and strong communication skills.