Adexen Recruitment Agency Recruits Procurement Manager

Adexen is a well known recruitment & HR consulting firm in Europe and Africa. Our consultants and staff bring wealth of experience to help companies to find and retain talents. We have a outstanding track records who will create competitive advantage and sustainable value to your organisation. Our success and proven track record can be attributed to our deep understanding of HR dynamics in organisations and leadership requirements of companies at various levels.

Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by a conglomerate with key business units in furniture, consumer goods manufacturing and construction. It requires the services of a Procurement Manager for its furniture division.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Position: Procurement Manager

Location: Lagos
Job reference no: NGA1280

Job Description

• The Procurement Manager is responsible for the sourcing and purchasing goods and services for the company according to its available budget for each department.
• He/she will development and manage the vendor selection process for the company and negotiate with suppliers, ensuring delivery schedules are met and prepare reports for the company's management.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting likely levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels to maximise business efficiency;
• Develop the organisation's purchasing strategy;
• Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them;
• Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers;
• Ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives;
• Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress - checking the quality of service provided;
• Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors;
• Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities;
• Processing payments and invoices;
• keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future.

Qualifications and Skills

• University Degree or HND in Accounting, Business Administration or any Social Sciences
• An MBA will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience with at least 3 years' experience in a similar role
• Membership of a recognized professional body in procurement.
• Proficient with the use of the MS Office Suite
• Excellent organizational & Planning skills
• Oral & Written Communication

Remuneration
Attractive package.

Application Closing Date
6th June, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online