Procurement Manager at HRbreakoutRoom

HRbreakoutRoom, a human resource, recruiting and consulting firm, is currently recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Offshore Catering & Housekeeping

Job Summary

• We require a Procurement Manager to coordinate the purchasing and vendor management processes of an Offshore Catering & Housekeeping company with related industry services such as Ship Chandlery and general marine spares supply.
• The Procurement Manager plays a key role within the supply chain process of the organization and so will be required to contribute significantly to the purchasing process, sourcing strategy and the vendor management system of the organization.
• Procurement Manager will often be the first point of contact of company-wide purchasing and vendor management

Responsibilities

• Create and update supplier database, maintain all vendor information and documentation
• Administer vendor appraisal and evaluation – measure vendor performance in criteria such as pricing, quality, delivery and response times, and general compliance to end user and regulatory requirements
• Observe, understand, and anticipate supplier/end user behaviour
• Strengthening vendor relationships, design and implement successful sourcing strategies
• Preparation of Purchase orders and contracts
• Purchase order reconciliation; timely corrective actions on purchase orders with budget check errors and other problems and closing of purchase orders
• Implementation of the internal control system which ensures that Purchase order are duly prepared, dispatched and reconciled
• Maintain centralized filing system for procurement documents including tenders, LPOs and RFQs
• Proper control of the supporting documents for payments and reimbursements
• Support in responding to internal and external audit needs, queries and reviews; support in preparation of audit of processes and implementation of audit recommendations
• Maintain centralized filing system for individual vendor profiles
• Implementation and enforcement of procurement policies, procedures, workflow and internal control policies
• Develop sound, cost-effective purchasing strategies
• Maintain relationships with suppliers while continually qualifying additional vendors
• Review operating processes and seek ways to enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries
• Establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), control of the workflows in the office in coordination office management.
• Communicate with management regularly regarding the efficient flow of goods and services affecting operation
• Conduct cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement
• Develop risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages
• Work closely with the company legal department to ensure contract terms and risks are managed effectively

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration with 3 - 6 years work experience.
  Previous experience within Oil&Gas, Marine or Manufacturing industries.
• Working knowledge of procurement documentation and concepts, such as Sales/Purchase agreements, LPOs, RFQs, RFP, product non-conformity, vendor evaluation, incoterms, payment terms, etc.
• Excellent aptitude for understanding specifications and quality requirements of materials
• Capacity to use technology to facilitate efficiency in operation
• Understanding respective legal, regulatory requirements for both government and private sector procurement
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately, manage a team of two or more
• Must be detail oriented and able to multitask
• Excellent negotiation skills.

Application Closing Date
9th March, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.