Procurement Manager at Dangote Group

The Dangote Group is a diversified and fully integrated conglomerate with interests across a range of sectors in Nigeria and Africa. Current interests include Cement, Sugar, Flour, Salt, Pasta, Beverages, Noodles, Poly Products, Transportation and real estate with new initiatives in the Oil and Gas, Telecommunication, Fertilizer and Steel sector of the economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Lagos
Organisation: Nascon Allied Industries Plc
Employment Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement policies, processes and strategies aligned with broad organisation objectives
• Review and execute improved procedures to maintain the efficiency of our sourcing operations
• Engage effectively with all departments to understand and specify requirements with a view to delivering promptly on business needs
• Identity, negotiate and realize cost saving initiatives that deliver value in the procurement of goods and services for the organisation
• Conduct periodic supplier/contractor performance evaluation for quality improvement and provide/discuss outcome with suppliers
• Work with the regulatory team in ensuring compliance with type-approving equipment procured with the regulatory authority
• Work with the Legal team to negotiate terms of contracts and SLAs
• Develop and maintain effective long term relationships with suppliers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or any related field
• 5+ years’ experience in procurement operations
• 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory capacity
• In depth knowledge of Procurement & Supply Chain Management
• Excellent accounting skills and knowledge of banking transaction
• Excellent Interpersonal and Communication skills (oral and written)
• Managerial and Leadership skills
• Report writing and record keeping
• Good Negotiation skills
• Planning and Organizing skills
• Procurement Management and Supplier Management skills

Application Closing Date
1st May, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and Cover Letters (with the job position included in the subject line of your e-mail) to: NASCONcareers@dangote.com