Assistant Manager, Procurement at Tusen Consulting Limited

Tusen Consulting Limited (formerly Adecco Nigeria Limited) is an indigenous company established in Nigeria in 2002 by Adecco SA, a Forbes Global 500 company and worldwide industry leader. With a wealth of experience from our former parent company, we provide general HR solutions, including specialized staffing services. Tusen Consulting delivers an unparalleled range of flexible staffing and career resources to corporate clients and qualified associates.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Procurement

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager, Procurement to manage the company’s supply of products and services.
• Assistant Manager responsibilities include strategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure goods purchased are in accordance with specified requirements and match given specifications.
• Advise on methods to improve receiving, storing, inventory and distributing materials and supplies; and maintain stock control records.
• Verify quantities of goods delivered, inspect for damage; and sign delivery tags
• Liaise with warehousing and inventory unit to record and monitor for restocking
• Prepare and maintain records concerning the receipt and issuance of materials
• Negotiate for favourable terms for purchase, e.g. discounts and credit, and follow up with the Finance Department to ensure that payments are made to the suppliers according to terms
• Ensure goods purchased are delivered to the appropriate location and/or persons in a timely manner, providing continuous feedback to the head of Procurement
• Receive delivery of materials into the store
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify procurement needs, establish specifications, and evaluate potential suppliers.
• Assist in conducting market research and supplier evaluations to identify reliable and competitive vendors.
• Participate in negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms of the agreement to ensure favourable conditions for the organization.
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and manage supplier relationships to maximize value and minimize risks.
• Analyze procurement data and generate reports to track performance, identify trends, and propose improvements.
• Stay updated with industry trends and procurement and supply chain management best practices.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or similar.
• Successful work experience as a Procurement Person, or another relevant role and with at least 10 years work experience
• Strong working knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as an aptitude for reading the market.

Application Closing Date
10th November, 2023.