Procurement / Logistic Manager

Kranite Nigeria Limited commits itself to becoming an international company and a major Supplier and Designer Architectural Hardwares in Nigeria. The company is best sourced for wide range of activities related to Stainless Steel Railings; Aluminum Railings; Burglary Proof; Stone Coated Roof; Office Partitions; Shower Cubicles; Furniture & Fittings.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement / Logistic Manager
Location: Lagos

Role Priorities / Responsibilities

• Manage and support the process of selecting suppliers of goods and services (bid solicitation, bid evaluation and award of contracts/P.O.s) for all phases of the project.
• Resolve complex delivery, quality or other related problems with manufacturers and suppliers. Represent the Company to meet contractual requirements. Understand and require contractors to meet all applicable environmental and safety standards.
• Plan, coordinate and actively participate in meetings with potential suppliers, contractors and user groups.
• Lead or assist with price negotiations, terms and conditions resolution and quality requirements.
• Stay abreast of and evaluate current market conditions and develop new sources of supply as necessary.
• Establish and monitor the procurement function in the Bucharest office, including selection, training, motivating and appraising assigned team members.
• Interface with engineering, construction, operations, finance, HS&E, legal, and insurance as well as Contractors, inspectors, expeditors and freight forwarders to insure orders/contracts are placed and completed on schedule.
• Monitor the contractor procurement function through project completion and turnover, long lead purchase orders/contracts including inspection services, expediting, freight forwarding, shipping and logistics, customs and clearance, taking action as required to ensure project/operational schedules are met.

Qualifications/Certification Required

• Must be a leader, good communicator and practice effective interpersonal skills.
• Must be a good negotiator to act as intermediary between suppliers and user groups.
• Must be analytical, organized and efficient.
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.MBA or other advanced degree is a plus.
• Must have the ability to adapt to changing job priorities and goals and a good basic knowledge of Computer.
• Minimum of 2 - 5 years’ relevant purchasing and logistics experience
• Must have experience with large purchase orders and contracts.