Procurement Manager at a Co-Educational Full Boarding International School

A Co-Educational full Boarding International School located on extensive and beautiful ground in Epe, Lagos requires the services of the position below for immediate employment:
 
Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

• Your job role as a Procurement Manager is to monitor and facilitate an efficient (cost, quality and time wise) procurement process through the design and implementation of leading practice procurement policies, processes and procedures.
• You will also oversee the management of the School’s stores and ensure quality and efficient service delivery and management of the School’s inventory cycles to ensure optimal and efficient utilization of resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance of an accurate and up-to-date database of pre-qualified vendors
• Identifies and researches potential new vendors
• Researches new products and services to meet school's goals
• Establish and maintain relationships with key vendors and suppliers
• Oversee the procurement process as well as the contracting and tendering processes for all categories of goods / services
• Participate in the testing and inspection of stock/goods/equipment received; and advice on suitability/quality of goods based on established standards
• Oversee periodic stock taking exercises to ensure the integrity and accuracy of stock / inventory records
• Ensure accurate records and documentation of all procurement related transactions
• Oversee the efficient operations of the Procurement department
• Prepare and submit periodic activity / management reports to CFO, on the activities of the procurement function.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the School Administration

Qualification, Experience, Skills and Competencies

• First degree or its equivalent in any discipline, preferably in the Social Sciences
• Relevant post-graduate / professional qualification will be an added advantage
• Minimum of six (6) years relevant experience of which at least two (2) must have been at a supervisory level
• Knowledge and understanding of procurement practices, principles and techniques
• Good understanding of the School’s operations, inter-relationships and dependencies
• Good networking, negotiation and relationship management skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good supervisory skills
• High sense integrity and ethical standards
• Good appreciation and working knowledge of MS Office productivity tools

Salary and Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with Industry Standard.

Application Closing Date
23rd July, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications and CV on-line to: [email protected] with the "Job role" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.