Smart Partners Consulting Limited – Our client in the Agricultural and Food Processing Industry is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Procurement Officer
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities
- Responsible for market & information on materials pricing and makes the best buying decision
- Forecasting the demand and data collation on the materials needed to avoid Stock out situation
- Good knowledge in the overall business process and ensuring the timely delivery of goods and materials
- Ensure profitable relationship with all suppliers.
- Ensure raw materials are sourced at the minimum market price
- Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnership
- Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
- Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
Requirements
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Stores Management, Commerce, Business Administration or related fields
- Minimum of Four (4) years working experience as Procurement Officer in Agricultural and Food Industry
- Good organizational, coordinating, communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of managing systems & processes
- Good negotiation & conflict management skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suites especially Excel
Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities
- Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships. Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
- Approve the ordering of necessary goods & services and finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
- Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
- Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
- Develop, manage and maintain procurement strategies, structure, policies and processes leveraging appropriate technological systems.
- Ensure prompt payments to suppliers and vendors
- Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
- Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
- Manage unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
- Provide professional training and growth opportunities for team members
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Stores Management, Commerce, Business Administration or related fields
- Minimum of six (6) years working experience as Procurement Manager in Agricultural and Food Industry
- Understanding of procurement and supply chain management
- Strong analytical ability to adapt to different client needs and to develop and maintain successful working relationships
- Good with negotiation and networking skills
- Time management skills and the ability to deliver to deadlines
- Proficiency in MS Office Suites especially Excel
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: talent@smartpartnersng.com using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.
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