Procurement & Supply Chain Manager at Human Capital Partners (HCP)

Human Capital Partners (HCP) is a professional services firm specialising in the provision of HR consulting services covering the entire spectrum of the Human Resources value chain. HCP is the successor firm of the erstwhile Executive Selection and Training Services group of KPMG in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Location: Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Procurement, Contracts & Supply Chain Manager would be responsible and accountable for the operational and strategic management of the company’s end-to-end Supply Chain activities, including, contracting, purchasing, inventory and materials management.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive optimization of the company’s supply chain operations, through the development and implementation of appropriate strategies to enhance performance.
• Lead the strategic direction for the Supply Chain Department, ensuring maximum added value to the company in compliance with the company’s policies and principles.
• Act as the driver of the organization's Supply Chain Management (SCM)policy and procedures.
• Execute detailed prequalification, tendering and negotiating tactics in support of contracting and procurement strategies.
• Ensure development and implementation of Nigerian Content Business Development
  plans, to meet local and regulatory requirements and manage stakeholders associated
  relationships and aspirations.
• Act as a first point of contact for key internal and external stakeholders in the supply chain
  process.
• Lead supplier negotiations and ensure delivery of fit-for-purpose contracting and procurement services.
• Lead project teams in negotiations with Contractors, to achieve mandated company and
  project objectives.
• Ensure collation, analysis, validation, maintenance and capture of information and
  market intelligence relating to global engineering contracting market, particularly within
  relevant operating regions.
• Collaborate with other functions across the company to ensure contracting and
  procurement documentation is compliant with company and project reporting and
  controls requirements and all fiscal and legal regulations.
• Ensure business ethics are maintained to the highest degree and in compliance with the
  company’s principles.
• Manage internal and external interfaces including JV partners, suppliers and government
  bodies.
• Drive cost-effective implementation of supply chain best practices, systems and tools.
• Ensure all activities relating to contracts and procurement follow the company’s
• compliance policies and procedures and other applicable independent and anticorruption regulations and practices.
• Lead, develop and mentor the Supply Chain Team towards achievement of the corporate
  goals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other activities as assigned.

Job & Main Specification (Education / Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other
Required Details)

• Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related discipline with a master’s degree (preferably an MBA) or relevant certification(s).
• At least 15 years experience in Supply Chain Management in the Oil and Gas Industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
• In-depth understanding of supply chain processes and best practices, logistics, contracting, and procurement principles, with a focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness and sustainability.
• Creative thinker, capable of developing innovative solutions with a track record of excellent delivery.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and strategic planning skills with the ability to cope with complexities and uncertainties.
• Proven knowledge of effective local content development.
• Solid experience of working in frontier supply chain project environment will be an additional advantage.
• Good understanding of strategic, technical, legal, finance, taxation and commercial issues.
• Excellent leadership skills with ability to foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of SAP functionality and stock control system.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a copy of their updated CV to: recruitment@hcp-ng.com using "Procurement & Supply Chain Manager" as the subject of the mail.