Warehouse and Procurement Manager at Sobaz Nigeria Limited

Sobaz Nigeria Limited is a leading indigenous and integrated downstream company in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry actively involved in the marketing, distribution, retailing, and sale of petroleum products. The company has experienced significant growth and now boasts a workforce of over 400 personnel with an extensive network of over sixty (60) retail outlets, a fleet of over three hundred and fifty (350) tanker trucks, and an ultra-modern 35,000MT tank farm. Our history is punctuated by excellence in the oil and gas sector, characterized by a consistent record of high performance and unwavering dedication to exceptional customer service.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Warehouse and Procurement Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Functions

• The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing the warehouse and procurement processes of the company.
• He shall develop and ensure the existence of approved warehouse operational procedures that address storage requirements, utilization, space management, access control and gate pass process management and shipping methods.
• He shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations which shall include vendor selection, negotiations, and contract management, coordinating and managing ordering, receipting, assembling, and storing as well as managing store items issuance for internal use and sales to the public as may be approved by management.
• He, together with his team, plays a critical role in ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
• He shall maintain a safe and healthy work environment and enforce standards and procedures for efficient warehouse operations.

Highlights and Objectives

• Conduct market research to identify new suppliers and cost-savings opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with organizational goals.
• Assist in the development and implementation of procurement strategies.
• Evaluate and recommend process improvements to streamline procurement operations.

Major Dutie and Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for overseeing, receiving, warehousing and distribution operations.
• Develop warehouse operational procedures such as storage requirements, utilization, inventory, gate processes and shipping methods that guarantee the safety and optimal conditions of store items.
• Supervise daily warehouse activities including quality assurance, space management, productivity, inventory management, inventory shipping, and customer service.
• Oversee and manage logistics for moving products to customers and company facilities, communicating with drivers and logistics partners to ensure efficient delivery of packages.
• Overseeing the purchasing of all approved requisitions for goods and services which the company requires. Identify and profile suppliers, onboard vendors, negotiate terms and agreements with these suppliers and manage contracts with vendors and suppliers.
• Conduct vendor and suppliers’ performance evaluation periodically, foster positive vendor relationships and resolve issues and disputes that may arise.
• Evaluates suppliers, select vendors, liaise with legal for contract drafting and ensures compliance with the terms of agreement.
• Ensure that the company gets the best possible terms and conditions for the purchased goods or services. Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers and vendors to secure favorable agreements.
• Ensure that all purchase requisitions for goods and services are executed in a timely manner. Ensure timely purchase of goods and services.
• Coordinates logistics for movement of purchased items.

Application Closing Date
15th April, 2024

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