Procurement & Vendor Relations Manager Job at the People Practice

The People Practice - Our client, a digital construction marketplace, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement & Vendor Relations Manager

Job Locations: Lagos and Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description 

• Our client is looking to hire a dedicated Procurement & Vendor Relations Manager to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing project costs while nurturing positive vendor relationships.
• The successful candidate will lead negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors to secure favorable pricing for buyers on the company's platform.
• Additionally, you will oversee strategic vendor onboarding and cultivate relationships with vendors specializing in construction materials and industrial development space.

Responsibilities

• Foster consistent vendor relations to address challenges, ensure timely product updates, communicate RFQs, and guarantee the delivery of quality materials to clients.
• Continuously onboard new vendors across various categories on the platform.
• Supervise daily order fulfillment operations, including order processing, loading, and delivery, with a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure the successful fulfillment of all RFQs.
• Maintain an accurate database of all vendors and leads.
• Meet with potential vendors to assess their products, inquire about services, negotiate pricing, and address product or service-related concerns.
• Conduct research to identify vendors offering competitive pricing and superior product quality.
• Monitor sales trends continuously to identify product popularity.
• Implement vendor selection programs to secure top-tier vendors.
• Collaborate with 3rd Party Logistics Partners, leveraging their order management and warehouse management software to optimize warehouse and fulfillment operations.
• Develop and contribute to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the vendor team, enhancing order fulfillment and operational efficiency.
• Cultivate enduring relationships with onboarded vendors, driving improvements in vendor performance and lead times.
• Establish a vendor tiering system for performance assessment.
• Conduct interviews with new vendors and communicate their responsibilities and obligations upon approval.
• Continuously educate vendors on platform functionality, new features, and evolving processes and policies.
• Evaluate current vendor management programs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide support to team members and the vendors they onboard.
• Regularly report on multiple fulfillment and performance KPIs.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / M.Sc in Supply Chain, Civil Engineering, or Architecture.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Quantity surveying, Construction Procurement, Supply Chain or Vendor Relations.
• Proficiency in using CRMs and other technical skills is advantageous.

Must have skills:

• Communication
• Organisation
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Multitasking