Procurement Support Manager Job at PZ Cussons Nigeria

PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world's best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Support Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR000506
Job Location: Ikorodu Factory, Lagos
Job type: Full time

Job Responsibilities

• Development and maintenance of a comprehensive system of procurement intelligence, which will enable the effective management of the supply base.
• Transactional and operational support to procurement activities. Provide input into financial budgeting and strategic planning process
• Co-ordinating of all tenders activities for all categories through ARIBA platform
• Understand and interpret weekly reports from stakeholders
• Responsible for developing /agreeing with internal customer - SLA, Risk Management Programme and appropriate supply measurement tools to assist in driving continuous improvement.
• Provide the key local interface between the supplier and internal customers o facilitate the resolution of supplier non-conformance and manage supplier escalation/ re-scheduling

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree or demonstrate ability to learn and develop.
• Must have 3-5years commercial experience, gained in blue chip organization proactive and able to implement continual improvement programme.
• Minimum of 3 years procurement imperatives (quality, service, cost, risk, growth support, innovation)
• Analytical and numerical skills
• Understanding of category management process would be advantageous
• Previous participation in supplier's management teams would be beneficial.
• Skilled communicator with a high level of personal impact which will enable the rapid establishment of constructive relationships.