Procurement Manager at Uncle Stan's Food

Job Purpose

• Responsible for leading and executing the sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management activities required to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• The role ensures cost-effective procurement of raw materials, spare parts, consumables, and services, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with production targets and business objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers for raw materials, engineering spares, packaging materials, and services.
• Conduct market research and maintain visibility on price trends, supply risks, and emerging alternatives.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service-level agreements to ensure optimal value and cost savings.
• Build strong relationships with local and international suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance using KPIs; quality, delivery timeliness, cost, and compliance.
• Lead periodic supplier evaluations, audits, and revalidation exercises.
• Resolve supply issues, disputes, and quality concerns in collaboration with Production and QA/QC.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement cycles; raising PRs, RFQs, bid analysis, PO issuance, expediting, and delivery.
• Ensure timely supply of materials to support production schedules and prevent stockout.
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Logistics, and Production on inventory planning and optimization.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, SOPs, and audit requirements.
• Implement cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality.
• Support inventory control by ensuring appropriate order quantities (EOQ), safety stock levels, and lead-time management.
• Partner with Finance to track spending, budget adherence, and cost forecasts.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Ensure proper documentation, contract compliance, and adherence to local and international procurement regulations.
• Enforce ethical procurement practices and prevent conflicts of interest.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise the procurement team.
• Build team capability in negotiation, supplier management, and technical understanding of materials.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• B.Sc / HND (Accounting, Business Administration or relevant field)
• 3 - 5 years experience in similar position.
• 2+ years\' experience in a supervisory capacity
• Strong knowledge of raw materials, technical specifications, and manufacturing supply chain processes
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
• Working knowledge of inventory management software
• Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports..
• Relevant qualifications will be a plus.

Key Skills and Competencies Required:

• Strong analytical and cost-management ability
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills
• In-depth understanding of procurement regulations and best practices
• Good communication and stakeholder management 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• High integrity and adherence to ethical sourcing standards
• Strong leadership and team management capability.