Associate Director, Technical Procurement at Workforce Group

Workforce Group is a top business and HR consulting firm in Nigeria, offering advisory, outsourcing, recruitment and assessment, learning and development, market entry and technology services and solutions. Our reputation for excellence in service was built from over a decade of providing business and human resource consulting across several states in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate Director, Technical Procurement

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Temporary (6-month contract)

Job Summary

• Workforce group is seeking for a well experienced and senior Technical Procurement Associate Director, that will play a pivotal leadership role overseeing a broad spectrum of technical procurement and supply chain activities.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement Management: Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the organization's overarching goals and objectives.
• Vendor and Supplier Management: Lead the meticulous selection and evaluation of suppliers, negotiating favorable contracts to ensure optimal terms for the organization.
• Supply Chain Optimization:
• Oversee the end-to-end supply chain, encompassing inventory management, demand forecasting, and logistics.
• Compliance and Ethics: Uphold the highest standards of procurement practices, ensuring strict compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Budget Management: Develop and meticulously manage the procurement budget, tracking expenses, and optimizing spending for maximum efficiency.
• Supplier Management and Contracting: Lead local and offshore sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.
• Performance Measurement and Governance: Organize and lead business review meetings with suppliers.
• Team Leadership and Development: Train and coach team members on category management, sourcing processes, methodology, and tools.

Requirement and competency

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Relevant professional certification, e.g. CIPS,APICS CSCP, CPSM, Six Sigma, LEAN etc,
• +15 years’ relevant experience in progressively senior leadership and broader procurement/ sourcing roles in sectors such as telecoms and/ or oil & gas which support direct materials and services categories.
• Demonstrable experience in developing and leading strategic sourcing functional strategies.
• Demonstrable proficiency in use of Microsoft applications and ERP systems.
• Polygraph testing and Psychometric testing

Salary
Open for Negotiation.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2024.