Head, Supply Chain at Pandagric Novum Limited

Pandagric Novum Limited was incorporated in 2006 under the name Novum Agric Industries. The business commenced operations in 2010, with the manufacture and distribution of commercial poultry feed, and in 2018, through a consortium of international and local investors, commenced its expansion and backward integration, which involves the expansion of its manufacturing activities, warehousing capacity and commercial farming activities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Supply Chain

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Objective

• As the Head, Supply Chain, you will be responsible for strategically sourcing services and products, negotiating with suppliers, and managing warehousing and logistics activities.
• Your role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient and cost-effective procurement of materials to support our manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Procure raw materials to support manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with policies and best practices.
• Develop and execute commodity strategies and lead cross-functional teams in supplier assessments and selection.
• Manage the raw material supplier database and conduct buying negotiations to achieve company objectives.
• Source new suppliers or collaborate with existing ones to enhance innovation efforts.
• Oversee vendor management activities, including performance evaluation and quality control.
• Conduct supply market research and develop cost models to support sourcing projects.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technological advancements to drive innovation in the supply chain.
• Ensure implementation and management of cost-advantaged contracts and agreements.
• Develop and issue RFI/RFP/RFQ activities and manage supplier performance.
• Monitor supply chain metrics and KPIs to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Proactively resolve quality and commercial issues with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely receipt of materials.
• Implement Warehouse Management Practices (WMP) to optimize efficiency and shipment operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in leading Milling or FMCG Manufacturing Supply Chain Management functions.
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management / Business, or a related field.
• Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCMP) is advantageous.
• Proficiency in negotiations, contract management, strategic sourcing, and e-procurement processes.
• Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Exposure to large integrated software systems (ERP, MRP, SAP) preferred.

Key Result Areas:

• On-time delivery of finished goods to customers.
• Cost efficiency of raw materials and non-BOM procurements (TCO).
• Quality of supplier network.
• Efficient and proactive raw material planning strategy.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.