Purchasing Manager Job at Bizarch Consulting

Bizarch Consulting - Our client is a major player in the Printing and Packaging Industry in Lagos, Nigeria. Due to expansion and restructuring of internal processes for improvement, a qualified and experienced candidate is required for the position below:

Job Position: Purchasing Manager

Job Location: Sango Ota, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

  • The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying and fostering a relationship with our suppliers and vendors. You will also oversee the implementation of the supply and production strategies and the entire supply chain management

Responsibilities


  • Responsible for procuring goods and services for company use at well negotiated rate
  • Undertaking periodic vendor evaluation exercises and selecting best vendors based on established criteria of quality, cost and capacity to deliver.
  • Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks.
  • Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
  • Negotiating contracts, and reviewing product quality.
  • Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
  • Reviewing and processing of purchase orders.
  • Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
  • Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets.
  • Managing other members of the purchasing team.
  • Liaising with Inventory Control to ensure effective inventory management including keeping records of goods ordered and received.
  • Builds and maintains relationships with Suppliers, vendors etc.
  • Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
  • Liaising with Facilities Management to ensure effective maintenance of office/manufacturing equipment and machinery.
  • Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • B.Sc or equivalent in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business Management or related field
  • 5 - 10 years of purchasing experience.
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Good numerical skills
  • High level of integrity and honesty
  • Experience in printing and packaging or related industry
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: info@bizarchconsulting.com using the Job position as the subject of the email.