Procurement Manager at Large House Limited

LargeHouse Limited is a leading visual merchandising agency specializing in the creation of dynamic marketing assets such as gondolas, mobile bars, free-standing units, and more. We pride ourselves on our innovative designs that seamlessly blend creativity and functionality, enhancing brand visibility and driving impactful trade marketing campaigns.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Deviseand implement effective procurement and sourcing strategies
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships
• Act as a point of contact between the company and suppliers
• Identify potential suppliers based on project requirements
• Build long-term relationships with vendors in the industry.
• Process purchase orders to acquire goods
• Compare quotes for price and specifications.
• Negotiatecostsof supplieswith vendors to reduce costs and secure advantageous terms
• Monitor and update relevant departments regarding price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing
• Manage an efficient flow of goods to ensure optimum production
• Work closely with the inventory department to ensuresmooth flow of production processes.

Requirements and Skills

• First Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration
• Proven working experience as a Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer or Head of Procurement
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market
• Strong understanding of procurement and negotiation techniques
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of the industry and market conditions
• Able towork overtime as may be required

Application Closing Date
27th March, 2024.