Senior Procurement Manager

PG Consulting Limited is a recruitment, training and business consulting firm. We provide our clients - businesses and corporate organizations - across different industries with superior human capital, high-quality trainings and cutting-edge consulting to help them drive organizational growth, multiply staff productivity, gain appropriate market positioning and maximise profit. Over the course of almost 20 years of our existence, we have serviced various organizations, many of which are strong indigenous brands operating with global standards.

We are most inclined to building strong brands and supporting business growth across industries. Our preference is to work with our clients as partners on an on-going basis towards making their organizations internally effective and more profitable. As we grow into the future, the sustaining core of our operations is working with you, all the way, from People to Profit.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager

Locations: Ajaokuta, Kogi
Industry: Building Materials / Manufacturing Setup / Ceramic

Key Responsibilities

• Capability to look at alternatives and innovate to drive cost-efficiency solutions.
• To engage with cross functions and ensure agreed lead time and cycle time is maintained.
• Having Fair knowledge of the various inventory items used in the manufacturing process.
• Exposure to OEM, and suppliers of relevant goods.
• Have played tecno commercial role, with the analytical ability to work on re-order levels.
• To ensure supplier audits are done to maintain standards.
• Engage with suppliers to ensure commitment dates are met.
• Ensure technical specs and quality parameters are met.
• Engage with internal customers to move PR to PO to receipt.
• To ensure supplier relationship is maintained.

Requirements

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a proven track record of effective negotiation and cost-saving initiatives/strategic sourcing.
• Strong computer skills
• Analytical mindset with a techno-commercial approach
• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Experience in managing and developing procurement teams.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, contract negotiation, and vendor management.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing / procurement environment