Purchasing Manager

Primal Logistics Company founded in 2013, is a seasoned, established supply chain organization: managed by its owners with corporate policies and direction. The Company’s 3 distinct divisions focus on consulting, outsourced contract services and technology.



We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Purchasing Manager

Location:
 Lagos

Job Description

  • Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
  • Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales.
  • Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
  • Control purchasing department budgets.
  • Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of service provided.
  • Giving presentations about market analysis and possible growth.
  • Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers.
  • Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
  • Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability
  • Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
  • Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
  • Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
  • Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
  • Administer on-line purchasing systems.
  • Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.
  • Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.

Required Skills/Qualification

  • B.Sc/HND in Purchasing and Logistics, Business Administration or other related courses
  • MBA is an added advantage
  • Minimum of 3 years working experience
  • Negotiation skill is required
  • Must have presentation skills
  • Must have a good command of oral and written communication
  • Decision-making skill is needed
  • Must have the ability to coordinate people and maximize resources
  • Must possess human relations skill.