BolloreTransport & Logistics Nigeria was established in 1961. Our national headquarters is located in Lagos. In addition to the major ports of Lagos and Port Harcourt, Bollore Transport & Logistics Nigeria has operations throughout the country, including in the capital of Abuja.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- Formulation, implementation and monitoring of procurement policies, procedures and processes aimed at the effective, efficient and transparent achievement of Bollore’s strategic objectives, cost and wastage reduction, and vendor/supplier engagement
- Partnership with cost centre owners and functional heads to efficiently and effectively maximize the value they receive from suppliers to meet their objectives.
- Working with business units to drive centralized direct and indirect sourcing and procurement efforts.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Head the Procurement Unit:
- Develop and institutionalise the Procurement function of BTLN
- Responsible for Procurement planning and direction while managing the central procurement activities of the BTNL
- Formalise procurement processes and communicate clearly with all HODs and budget holders Generate short, middle and long-term savings and follow them up with KPIs
- Generate relevant reports to the Finance Director and CEO on purchasing, controls and processes.
Develop systems, processes and SOPs:
- Build a team with the capability to drive procurement processes across the organisation
- Develop and implement policies, procedures and processes to maintain the economy and efficiency of operations
- Advise on and ensure compliance with procurement procedures and processes
- Set up a user-friendly framework to manage all purchases (from preparation bid/tender documents, receipt and analysis of offers, the appointment of suppliers, coordination of acceptance tests with technical teams, etc.)
- Driving procurement Processes and Activities
- Liaise with heads of user departments to determine their procurement requirements
- Prepare bid documents, tenders and recommend procurement approach and methods Communicate with suppliers in matters relating to the placement of orders and responding to their inquiries
- Prepares and issues purchase orders; determines and negotiates prices, delivery and credit terms; buys according to established company policies and procedures; maintains accurate purchasing records.
- Evaluate inventory reorder levels and quantity price breaks to determine the most economical purchasing of inventory and supplies in relation to the company’s cost of capital.
Supplier Management:
- Analyse and qualify suppliers in accordance with the Company’s policy. Maintain a list of prequalified suppliers for the range of Company goods, services and works
- Responsible for efficient purchasing of inventory, supplies and capital equipment for the company. Receives purchase requisitions and verifies for accuracy and authorization(s).
- Sources new vendors when necessary.
- Responsible for evaluating, assessing and selecting vendors based on capabilities, performance and consistent quality assurance.
- Maintains rapport and good working relationships with vendors; keeps accurate vendor records.
Continuous Improvement:
- Performs other purchasing or inventory control duties as necessary or as requested.
- Implement change and develop new processes to better procure goods and services.
- Analyse market and delivery trends to develop procurement technologies and processes that support those trends.
- Identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.
- Review current processes for procurement and make recommendations where appropriate.
- Any other job that may be assigned that falls within your job capabilities.
Targets and Goals:
- % of Cost Savings Delivered vs. Budget
- % of Contract compliance by Suppliers
- % POT (Payment on Time) Achieved
- No. of Procurement Committee meetings.
Experience & Qualifications
- A minimum of a First Degree or its equivalent
- At least 8 years experience in Procurement, Sourcing or Purchasing in a reputable organisation
- Professional certification in Purchasing and Supply Management
- Proven track record of customer and efficient resource management.
Skills and Attitude:
- Good organisation skills
- Strong Leadership skills
- Team player
- Negotiation Skills
- Planning and Budgeting
- Procurement Management
- Supplier Management
- Financial Acumen
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient in all Microsoft tools.
Deadline: 17th March, 2022.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@tict-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
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