Manager - Supply Chain Management

Kloverharris Limited is a Human resource/IT Consulting company that provides high quality services to businesses across Africa. We pride ourselves in how well we assist organizations overcome challenges that bother on optimal performance by proffering a wide array of solutions through the use of deep IT expertise, industry- wide expertise and highly proficient tools.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Position: Manager - Supply Chain Management
Job Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• Responsible for identifying and screening procurement suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions driving improved supplier service levels, minimizing risk while improving business results.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing, procurement, clearing, local/International transportation, deliveries, warehousing and associated logistics services to third party clients
• Identification and Management of Interfaces with International Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
• Preparation of technical proposal to the clients
• Preparation of Commercial Proposals to clients, as well as analysis leading to such proposals
• Negotiation and Deal Closure with OEMs
• Delivers on cost reduction commitments
• Supports BD in strategic situations
• Expediting and logistics supervision
• Execution of a performance driven supplier management process resulting in structured feedback
• Inventory management
• Compliance to all procurement policies

Job Specification

• B.Sc in Business, Purchasing or related field
• Professional Qualifications CIPS, CIPSN, CILT, ISM, NIPSM, CAPM or PMP (or evidence of aspiration to attain applicable certification).
• Minimum of 7 years experience in a Supply Chain Management Service Role in a third-party contracting capacity
• Demonstrable Project Management Experience a MUST.
• Possess solid computer skills (proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio) and experience
• Self starter with excellent business/financial acumen,
• Proficient working with cross-functional teams,
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Proven track record of successfully managing risk
• Ability to focus on developing and maintaining long-term relationships with trading partners
• Ability to discuss and work with time-series analysis in forecast data preparation
• Knowledge of the different classes of client inventory in the company’s target market (WIP,MRO, service parts, damaged, and obsolete
• Possesses and demonstrates strong know-how of company service offerings.
• Demonstrates initiative in the development of new methods and solutions which add value to Company Service Delivery
• Able to manage multitudes of projects simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail required
• Strong business development acumen.

Work Condition /Physical Environment:

• A significant amount of work will be done within the office premises.