Procurement Lead Job at Cainergy International Limited

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Lead

Job Location: Lagos
Business Unit: Cainergy Group
Reports To: Country Manager

Job Objective/Purpose of Job

• The procurement lead is responsible for overseeing and managing the procurement process within the organization.
• Also ensuring that the company obtains goods and services of the required quality, on time and at the best possible price.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

• Manage the entire process in the planning of procurement and supply chain activities, inventory control, logistics and distribution, ensuring effectively functioning processes to avoid costly delays and lost opportunities.
• Manage and monitor all transactional procurement including tendering processes, evaluation, contracting, contract management, legal considerations and payment conditions, contractors, performance evaluation and risk assessment.
• Implement strategic procurement including sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, customer relationship management and performance measurement.
• Be responsible for introducing process improvements in the supply chain and identifying new vendors/suppliers without jeopardizing quality and service delivery.
• Ensure effective use of Internal Standard Operating Procedures in Procurement, control of workflows, continuous business processes monitoring and elaboration of improvements in systems and processes.
• Ensure timely preparation of procurement plans for projects and monitor their implementation by controlling processes including receipt of requisitions, organization of Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation to Bid (ITB) and Request for proposal (RFP), receipt of quotations, bids and proposals, evaluation, and negotiation of certain conditions of contracts in full compliance with a standard procurement Manual.
• Develop and manage the rosters of suppliers, elaborate supplier selection and evaluation, quality, and performance measurement mechanisms.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual procurement plans, and progress reports as required.
• Lead the establishment and management of professional procurement services through Long Term Agreements and networking with other agencies on similar agreements.
• Perform any other assigned task.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field is required.
• Certification from professional organizations, such as the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) or the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) is an added advantage.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in procurement or supply chain management in an oil gas and company is an advantage.
• 7 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement/supply chain

Skills Required:

• Customer Service
• Integrity
• Enthusiasm
• Partnership
• Knowledge of procurement best practices
• Negotiation Skills
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• Professionalism
• Experience with procurement software and systems.
• Ability to lead procurement processes using specific procurement methods and to analyse procurement and supply chain service requirements.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
•  Builds strong relationships with clients and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
• Ability to promote integrity and business ethics; demonstrate mature judgment, trust, and open communication; ability to ensure effective teamwork, collaborative behaviour and team spirit.
• Ability to develop collaborative and harmonious relationship with external partners and clients at the senior level.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to persuade and influence others.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work schedules.