Purchase Manager at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Purchase Manager

Location: Delta
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Manufacturing - Steel

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the Purchase Department
• Consult with user department to develop a material specification
• Initiate bid/quote processes for services and suppliers.
• Ensure accurate documentation and posting of procurement transactions
• Prepare enquiries for requisitions sent from the project sites and other departments that require foreign purchase.
• Negotiate with vendors to get the best possible discount on the purchase while maintaining the required standard
• Identifies and reports deficiencies or defects and monitor their resolution or contractual implications
• Perform bid analysis and make recommendations regarding purchases.
• Ensure purchase is in adherence to the approved vendors list provided
• Update the procurement spreadsheet/tracker to capture the current procurement stage for materials been purchased.
• Ensure the procurement plan is strictly adhered to, in order to ensure materials, arrive on-site as at when required.
• Provide feedback on the overall procurement status of the project materials to the project manager, top management and client on a regular basis.
• Organize and coordinate the attendance of factory acceptance test by the client, contractor and TPI.
• Follow up on receipt of the material.

Requirements

• A good First Degree in Purchasing and Supply or any related course. Alternatively, an accounting degree or an engineering degree would be preferred.
• Minimum of Five Years’ Experience in the steel or cement manufacturing industry
• A relevant professional certification is a MUST
• Good Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Excel, SAP or ERP.

Application Closing Date
4th October, 2021.