Purchase Manager at a Building Materials and Ceramics Manufacturing Company - PG Consulting Limited

PG Consulting Limited - Our client is a leading player in the building materials and ceramics manufacturing sector, committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. 

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Purchase Manager

Location: Ajaokuta, Kogi
Industry: Building Materials / Manufacturing Setup / Ceramic

About the Company

• We are expanding our team and looking for a qualified and experienced Purchase Manager to lead procurement operations at our Ajaokuta Factory.

Key Responsibilities

• Having Fair knowledge of the various inventory items used in the manufacturing process.
• Exposure to OEM, and suppliers of relevant goods.
• Have played tecno commercial role, with the analytical ability to work on re-order levels.
• To engage with cross functions and ensure agreed lead time and cycle time is maintained.
• Capability to look at alternatives and innovate to drive cost-efficiency solutions.
• Engage with suppliers to ensure commitment dates are met.
• Engage with internal customers to move PR to PO to receipt.
• Ensure technical specs and quality parameters are met.
• To ensure the supplier relationship is maintained.
• To ensure that supplier audits are done to maintain standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing/procurement environment
• Strong computer skills
• Analytical mindset with a techno-commercial approach
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a proven track record of effective negotiation and cost-saving initiatives/strategic sourcing.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, contract negotiation, and vendor management.
• Experience in managing and developing procurement teams.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills

Salary
Very Attractive.

Application Closing Date
28th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@pgconsultinguk.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.