Finance Officer, Procurement

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer, Procurement

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• Dangote Cement Plc is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our Procurement team.
• The ideal candidate will also work with internal teams to support smart purchasing decisions and build strong supplier relationships.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Working closely with other departments to ensure alignment and support decision-making processes as needed.
• Assessing and mitigating risks associated with procurement processes.
• Quality control-In alignment with plant stores, inspect the quality of products received, identifying and reporting products below the approved specification.
• Ensuring all procurement activities adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Managing relationships with key suppliers to maintain the quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with contract terms.
• Researching and evaluating potential suppliers for quality, reliability, and pricing.
• Preparing and managing purchase orders in accordance with the company’s needs and budget.
• Negotiating contracts with suppliers to secure the best deals and terms.
• Determining the goods, services, or works required by the company and ensuring they are procured efficiently.
• Monitoring and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery and resolving any issues that arise.
• Analyzing procurement data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Build and maintain long-term strategic relationships with assigned distributors and top-tier customers to realize maximum value for Dangote Cement Plc.

Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

• 3 to 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Accounting or related discipline.
• Professional certification from a recognized body (e.g., ICAN, ACCA) will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal relationships and people management skills.
• Ability to gather, collate, and analyze information/ data effectively and efficiently.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations, and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
• Advanced accounting knowledge, including experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Working knowledge and demonstrated experience in the use of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Good oral and written communication skills.