PROCUREMENT MANAGER

<p><strong>PROCUREMENT MANAGER (PCM 208)</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Procurement Manager is to develop and implement strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods or services and maintaining stock levels. Oversees a team of purchasing agents.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES </strong></p> <ul> <li>Liaises with key company employees to determine their product and service needs</li> <li>Monitors business trends and product availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times</li> <li>Nurtures relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for company</li> <li>Identifies and researches potential new suppliers</li> <li>Researches new products and services to meet company&#39;s goals</li> <li>Assesses total costs of company purchases</li> <li>Develops and implements strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods or services and maintaining stock levels</li> <li>Oversees a team of purchasing agents (in large companies)</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Reports to the chief procurement officer</li> </ul> <p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS: </strong></p> <p>Bachelor degree in Law, Accounting, Economics or Finance. A relevant post-graduate degree is an added advantage.</p> <p>(b) The successful candidate must have not less than 10 years work experience in a similar or &nbsp;same job, must not be more than 40 years of age and must be computer literate.</p> <p>(c) Must possess NYSC discharged/exemption certificate and must also be very skilful with the use of computer.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>KEY SKILLS:</strong></p> <p>(a) The rightful candidate must have a strong background in problem-solving as well as good knowledge in procurement concepts and must be self-motivated with the ability to make effective individual contribution within a functional team.</p> <p>(b) Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skill</p> <p>(c) Must have excellent communication and presentation skill.</p> <p>(d) Must possess excellent inter-personal as well as negotiating skill to negotiate beneficially with contractors and vendors.</p> <p>(e) Must have ability to work in a team set-up</p> <p>Applicants should forward CV to lorachevacancy@gmail.com using subject as