Job Openings at Adexen Recruitment Agency

Industry: Construction & Real Estate
Job Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Job Category: Supply Chain
Employment Type: Full time

Responsibilities

• Implement procurement standards and guidelines while controlling all procurement activities for the business.

Vendor Qualification and Management:

• Manage the vendor selection and qualification process end to end, based on approved criteria.
• Implement a vendor performance management system to monitor and review vendor performance bi-annually.
• Align all vendors to the company’s approved payment plan.
• Work through vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products and services.
• Leverage relationships with approved vendors to secure the best service for the organization.

Requisitions and Procurement:

• Conduct periodic market research and maintain a price list for all consumables.
• Ensure order quantities are in line with PO terms, while jointly verifying quality with the user department.
• Analyze procurement trends to make an accurate forecast of procurement needs for the business.
• Ensure that the products and services supplied are of the highest quality.
• Follow procurement procedures, create and maintain an inventory of all incoming and current supplies.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases and pricing.
• Optimize procurement expenditures to achieve cost savings.
• Ensures the timely delivery of all requisitions to vessels or the office.
• Submit and reconcile with the Finance and Accounts Department.
• Coordinate internal monitoring and evaluation of the supply chain function.

Critical Inventory Management:

• Develop a pipeline of vendors for the supply of critical parts and spares to ensure their availability always.
• Maintain a minimum inventory level for all consumables and full stock for selected critical parts.

Contract Negotiation and Monitoring:

• Manage and monitor contract SLAs and KPIs of suppliers.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Supervise and ensure contract performance, including delivery, receipt, warranty, damages, and insurance of goods.

Finance and Budgeting:

• Work with other departments to increase growth revenue by maximizing profitability, improving margins, increasing cash flow and reducing cost-of-capital.
• Participate in budget planning and review meetings.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

QHSE:

• Support occupational health and safety in the workplace.

Head of Store Duties:

• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs.
• Maintain receipts, records, and withdrawals of the stockroom.
• Receive, unload, and shelve supplies.
• Inspect deliveries for damage or discrepancies; report those to account for reimbursements and record keeping.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience and with 3 years of them worked in a supervisory position.
• Knowledge of proper bookkeeping and inventory management.
• Familiarity with standard concepts and best practices in a stockroom or warehouse environment.
• Analytical mind with the ability to make accurate mathematical computations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competencies in data entry, analysis, and management.
• We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.

Skills:

• Logistics Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Negotiation.

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Responsibilities

• The Terminal Manager will manage and lead the day to day operations of all terminals. The Terminal Manager will ensure that the mission is carried out for customers, assure all related activities are accomplished in an efficient, cost-effective, and safe manner, all the Human Resources and P&L responsibilities flow through this position.
• Manage the terminal P&L to meet established budgets and forecasts
• Effectively lead the business unit through people, process and technology
• Responsible for global customer relationship and business development
• Develop business goals and monitor results; facilitate actions to improve performance as appropriate with a focus on continuous improvement
• Oversee all dispatch, planning and document management functions
• Manage operational performance, including on-time pickup and delivery, volume, equipment balance
• Maintain a safe, efficient and orderly terminal office and yard; ensure staff is properly trained on all policies and procedures

Desired Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree from a recognised university in Business, Logistics, Operations
• Previous experience as General Manager or Terminal Manager within an international group
• Proven leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively supervise, coach and influence employees; ability to identify and resolve problems
• Previous experience in Africa or emerging markets will be a plus

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Job Description

• Adexen was mandated by a leading logistics company to recruit an Expatriate Technical Manager for its Ports & Terminal activities. This role is based in Lagos, Nigeria

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing leadership and direction for the Technical Department and to ensure the highest level of maintenance, readiness, and repair and to keep the operational viability of the terminal facilities and all operations handling equipment.
• Responsible for ensure compliance with local HSSE policies & procedures, enforcing safe working practices and promoting a safe workplace
• Perform medium and long-term planning for asset purchase, refurbishment and disposal to maintain overall asset integrity and ensure achievement of operational targets, considering total cost of ownership.
• Implement equipment maintenance strategies
• Develop skills and competencies of local team
• Develops and transfers world class Terminals operations, engineering/technical and procurement capabilities, competencies, and ability to the local business (terminal).
• Implement the best practices and innovation within the industry and internationally to ensure continuous improvement within the organization.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or demonstrated sound technical knowledge through experience
• Previous experience in a similar role within an international Ports & Terminal group
• Experience in Africa/Nigeria will be a plus
• Management skills, strong and attentive to his team
• Very organized
• Communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in multicultural environment.