Category Buyer Job Vacancy in a Beverages Industry – Adexen

Adexen Recruitment Agency has been mandated by one of its clients in the beverages industry to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Category Buyer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute new improved procurement strategies across all channels of purchasing.
• Supervise and support the activities of purchasing and procurement across all departments.
• Institute policies and procedures for collecting and reporting key metrics that will reduce our overall expenses while increasing productivity.
• Manage every aspect of the procurement as a part of the supply chain to evade obstacles to promote efficiency.
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure the clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.
• Perform cost analysis, set appropriate benchmarks and coordinate deliveries.
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships.
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Approve and coordinate the ordering of necessary goods and services.
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries.
• Examine and test existing contracts.
• Track key functional metrics to reduce time and improve effectiveness.
• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients.
• Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies.
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.

Desired Skills and Experience

• B.Sc Degree in Management or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 10 years’ working Experience with supply chain management, procurement, logistics or business administration.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Manufacturing or Food and Beverage sector with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market.
• Strong CAPEX proficiency.
• Experience sourcing Filling Machines.
• Talent in negotiations and networking.
• Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software.
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data.
• Strong leadership capabilities.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.