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, Nigeria
Employment type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Coordinate development and implementation of policy and procurement strategies for spends across the organisation in accordance with agreed annual performance targets. Manage technical inventory management activities of the company

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, improve and implement procurement policies, processes and strategies, ensuring plans are aligned with organisational objectives
• Develop or improve on procedures to maintain the efficiency of our sourcing operations
• Identify, negotiate and realize cost saving initiative that deliver value in the procurement of goods and service
• Conduct periodic supplier/contractor performance evaluation for quality improvement and provide/discuss outcome with suppliers
• Manage regulatory compliance procedures related to procurement
• Work with the legal team to negotiate terms of contacts and SLAs
• Develop and maintain effective long-term relationships with suppliers

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics 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

Competence Requirements:

• Excellent reasoning and decision-making ability
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (Oral and written)
• Managerial and leadership skills
• Report writing and record keeping
• Analysis and interpretation of result
• Great negotiation skills
• Planning and organizing skills

Application Closing Date
19th September, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: NASCONcareers@dangote.com with the relevant position included in the subject line of the email.