Purchasing Manager

Hamilton Lloyd and Associates - Our client is one of Nigeria’s leading Oil and Gas Company. Due to internal expansion and re-structuring, they are looking to hire the services of:

Job Position: Purchasing Manager
Job Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Summary

• The Purchasing Manager shall provide strategic procurement sourcing services for the company.
• He/she should have the responsibility of performing engagements of the overall control framework, including identifying controllership and compliance process gaps and implement, if needed.
• He/she will plan and organize the transfer of goods and materials from manufacturers and suppliers to clients.
• The incumbent shall ensure all procurement, supply and shipping are efficient.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for order placement, timing, supply and demand.
• Continuously monitor, evaluate and improve supplier performance.
• Source for the most affordable materials from manufacturing companies.
• Responsible for supervising company’s procurement activities and working closely with the selected suppliers/OEMs.
• Provide leadership for the purchasing department and motivate staff to achieve maximum performance and efficiency.
• Ensure that the purchasing department works within all of the companies operational procedures.
• Monitor delivery times to ensure they are on time.
• Resolve disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers.
• Manage, develop and improve the purchasing team.
• Review all contracts agreements to achieve ‘best price best quality’ purchasing.
• Prepare and process requisitions, purchase orders and invoices for purchases.
• Give sourcing input to colleagues to aid business planning and development.
• Ensures adequate supply of all required materials, components and equipment.
• Manage the procurement supplier relationships for the company.
• Responsible for sourcing alternative items for buyers and customers.
• Develop sourcing strategies and manage commodity cost initiatives.
• Make recommendations and advise senior management on all purchasing issues.
• Maintain records of supplier contracts, agreements, goods ordered received.
• Control the purchase order and supply of all procured items and services.
• Negotiate price and terms of products with suppliers.

Person’s Specification

• Qualification: A degree in any related course.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ work experience

Additional Requirement:

• Strong negotiating skill, leadership and influencing skills.
• Excellent judgement and decision making.
• Plan and Supply Chain management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the freight and transport industries.
• Business acumen, supply chain management skills and attention to details.
• Hardworking and unbeatable positive attitude.
• Understanding of internet marketing
• Have strong oral and written communication skills.

Application Closes on....
19th December, 2017.

Application Method
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's to email, kindly make the subject of the mail the job title

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.