Female Procurement Manager Job at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer's needs. The three major arms are: Consulting, Recruitment and Training.

Alfred & Victoria Associates has become one of the most sought after Human Capital Development Organization in recent times. She is fast becoming the distinguished strategic partner required in all sectors of the economy, and also in the fast growing world of outsourcing which is now in huge demand in all profession.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Female Procurement Manager 

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary & Purpose

• A Procurement Manager manages and directs the purchasing of all the goods and services a company needs. They are responsible for identifying potential supplier sources, conducting interviews with potential vendors, negotiating favourable supplier agreements and managing supplier and vendor contracts.
• Procurement Managers constantly monitor what a company purchases, delivers and spends to ensure that the approved purchases fall within budget guidelines, are cost-efficient and of high-quality.
• They also spend a good part of their time assisting Purchasing Agents and providing product-specific training to junior staff to ensure they adhere to the company’s procurement policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• To source for all equipment and materials required by the company.
• To buy all materials required by the company in her daily operations.
• To carry out his function within the limit of the company’s procedure and guidelines of procurement.
• Identify potential sources of equipment and materials required by the company.
• Sends out request for quotations (RFQs).
• Generate vendor selection list.
• Negotiate with vendors for the best price over purchases.
• Chart bids and analyses same.
• Prepares EXCOs and LPOs for approved requisitions.
• Ensure strictly adherence to HSE policies and procedures and that safe work methods applied.
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned by your supervisor/line manager.

Requirements
Academic Qualification:

• Minimum of HND / BSc Degree

Professional Qualification:

• Possession/In pursuit of a professional certification in Purchasing and Supply (Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply – CIPS) United Kingdom or Nigerian Chapter.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of Post Graduation and 3 year in Supply Chain.

Key skills and Competencies:

• Financial and numerical skills
• High-level of attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional talent in negotiating and networking
• Preciseness.
• Must be proactive.
• Team work.
• Ability to meet up with deadlines.
• Solid knowledge of supplier or third-party management software
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to foster strong supplier relationships
• Strong attention to details.
• Knowledge of supply and chain management.
• Knowledge of market value and prices.
• Knowledge of vendors and suppliers.

Key Performance Metrics:

• Accuracy of MRF specifications.
• Appropriateness of vendor selection list.
• Timely issuance of Request for Quote.
• Precise evaluation and analysis of vendor quotes and bids (minimum of 3 quotes).
• Generation of Purchase Order, maximum of 24hours upon receipt of fully approved MRF of EXCO.
• Ensure Purchase Order accuracy – right quantity and right product.

Quality & Customer satisfaction:

• Ensure supply of materials with quality standards
• Minimal to Zero percentage of material/service rejection
• Minimal to Zero disapproval rate by End-user.
• Minimal to Zero re-work level of MRF’s.

Delivery:

• On-time delivery 24hrs (especially important for strategic supply and 48hrs for other supplies.
• Minimal to Zero default in agreed-upon timeframe for deliveries.

Negotiation/Cost Savings:

• Exercise of adequate negotiation skills.
• Achievement of substantial discount savings on Requests.
• Consistent reduction on unit costs of direct purchases.
• Documentation/Record keeping:
• Effective monitoring and accuracy of records.

Salary
Very Attractive.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their tailored CV to: recruitment@alfred-victoria.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.