Procurement Manager Job at Universal Human Resource Consult

Universal Human Resource Consult is a human resource consulting firm that effectively manages private and government organization by ensuring adequate staff recruitment and selection, staff training and co-ordination thereby creating sustainable growth and increase quality of service delivery in organizations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Manager

Job Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• The Procurement Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing all purchasing activities for the hotel.
• This includes sourcing, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of all goods and services, ranging from Food & Beverage (F&B) and operating supplies to major capital expenditures (CAPEX).
• The goal is to optimize purchasing power while maintaining quality and compliance with hotel standards.

Key Responsibilities
Sourcing and Supplier Management:

• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies for all major purchasing categories (e.g., F&B, linen, cleaning supplies, engineering parts, Guest Supplies).
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers and vendors based on quality, price, reliability, and service standards. Maintain a robust database of approved suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong, ethical, and professional relationships with key suppliers to ensure favorable terms and reliable supply.

Negotiations and Cost Control:

• Lead negotiations for pricing, payment terms, service level agreements (SLAs), and contract conditions to achieve the best value for the hotel.
• Continuously seek opportunities for cost savings and process improvements without compromising the quality of goods and services. Conduct regular market price analysis and bench marking.
• Work closely with the Finance team and Department Heads to ensure all purchasing remains within approved departmental budgets.

Purchasing Operations and Compliance:

• Oversee the entire PO process, ensuring all requests are properly authorized, accurately documented, and timely issued.
• Develop and enforce purchasing policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance, transparency, and prevent fraudulent activity.
• Work with the Receiving and Department Heads to monitor the quality and specifications of delivered goods, addressing any discrepancies or non-conformance issues with suppliers immediately.

Inventory and Reporting:

• Coordinate with the Cost Controller and Department Heads to maintain optimal stock levels, prevent shortages, and minimize overstocking and waste.
• Prepare and present regular reports on purchasing metrics, savings achieved, supplier performance, and market trends to the Executive Committee.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a dedicated Procurement/Purchasing role, preferably in the hotel industry.
• Proficient in using hotel procurement/inventory management software (e.g., Material Control, Opera etc).
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel for analysis and reporting.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, strong financial acumen, high ethical standards, and meticulous attention to detail.

Salary
N300,000 Monthly.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to:?uhrconsultlimited@gmail.com?using the Job Position and Location as the subject of the mail.