Job Description
Jobs in Abuja, Nigeria.
Responsibilities
- Identifying the procurement needs of the entire organization
- Managing direct procurement processes, including the purchasing or obtaining of raw materials, resources, goods, and services for manufactured goods
- Managing indirect procurement, including the purchasing of goods, services, supplies, and materials needed for daily operations
- Creating RFQs and overseeing competitive bidding cycles
- Managing procurement budgets, strategies, and payment processes
- Developing and implementing cost-effective procurement strategies and policies for the purchasing of raw materials, goods, and services
- Managing the procure-to-pay process, including requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, and paying for goods and services
- Evaluating and strategic sourcing of potential suppliers
- Devising initiatives to drive procurement performance
- Negotiating contracts with vendors to secure the best deals and terms
- Maintaining advantageous relationships with suppliers and managing disputes
- Monitoring supplier performance for optimal business operations performance
- Ensuring the timeliness and effectiveness of goods and services
- Forecasting to predict future demand for goods, services, and purchase requisitions
- Collaborating with internal departments to ensure procurement needs are met
- Finalizing purchase details and approving purchase requests and purchase orders
- Tracking key metrics and KPIs to reduce costs
- Analyzing procurement data, conducting spend analysis, and preparing reports
- Streamlining the organization’s business travel processes, including ensuring the best corporate management rates and maintaining compliance
- Optimizing workflows and automation processes to save time and money
- Compiling reports for the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)
- Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and laws
- Incorporating new procurement software, e-procurement processes, and business processes when necessary
- Leading the procurement department, including a team of procurement officers and other team members
- Developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies
- Monitoring industry trends and developments.
Requirements
- HND qualification with 3 – 5 years relevant work experience.
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