Procurement Head Job at the Simba Group

The Simba Group which started operations in 1988, is a conglomerate having a Pan-Nigeria presence and business interests in some other most dynamic sectors in the economy. The Group is a dominant player in the transportation, power products and IT-enabled service sectors which are critical to the sustained growth of the Nigerian Economy.

The corporate vision of the Group is to provide innovative and quality products along with excellent aftersales service to our customers. The activities of the Group are guided by strong value systems built around Integrity, Innovation, Openness and Consistency.

In our quest for diversification and expansion, we are looking for result-oriented professionals to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Head

Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• The Head of Procurement is responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance.
• This role involves overseeing purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Document and implement procurement policies and procedures to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
• Conduct market surveys to develop vendor base and obtain information about prices of various items required.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure the best deals.
• Foster strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure long-term collaboration
• Develop trackers for Monitoring procurement expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities e.g. Rate Contracts.
• Optimize inventory levels to prevent overstocking or shortages.
• Work with the various stakeholders to efficiently manage the manage procurement function
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with legal and ethical standards.
• Mitigate risks related to supplier performance, contract disputes, and market fluctuations.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for transparency and accountability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team.
• Set performance metrics and ensure continuous improvement in processes.

Skills

• Interested candidates should possess an HND / Bachelor’s Degree 
• Experience – 10 to 12 years
• Key Skill – Civil Work including construction and business expansion related projects
• Other Requirement – standard procurement affairs
• Key Skill – Execution of Marketing assignments related to activations, POP, etc.
• Other Requirement – Standard procurement functions.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resumes to: careers@simba.com.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the email.