General Purpose
Manage all aspects of purchasing to efficiently and cost-effectively support organizational
operations.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
+ establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures and best practices
+ monitor ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and procedures
+ direct procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and
time constraints
+ identify and source new suppliers and vendors manage vendor and supplier selection process
based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability
+ develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors establish and update an approved vendor/
supplier database
+ develop, negotiate and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements
+ evaluate contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies monitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreements
+ measure and manage the vendor and supplier cost, quality and delivery performance
+ oversee supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations troubleshoot cost, quality and delivery concerns manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery and supply of purchases
+ introduce performance improvement measures for suppliers and vendors work with relevant departments to manage
inventory requirements
+ facilitate timely placement of purchase orders review purchase orders for proper authorization and compliance with organizational policy and procedures
+ develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts
+ monitor and reduce purchase variances to meet profit objectives
+ produce regular reports on purchase commitments, costs and delivery performance oversee the operations and daily activities of the purchasing department
+ performance manage, develop and motivate purchasing staff
+ direct continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions

Education and Experience:
+ college degree in business, materials management, operations management engineering or related field
+ experience in purchasing and procurement supervisory experience
+ working knowledge of project management principles and practices
+ working knowledge of all laws and regulation relating to procurement and contracts
+ knowledge of purchasing and supply chain systems, LEAN principles of planning and MRP/ERP systems often required
financial acumen
+ high competency level in MS Office applications

Key Competencies/Requirements:
+ communication skills
+ negotiating skills
+ networking skills
+ planning and organizational skills
+ analytical skills
+ problem-solving
+ results-orientated
+ judgment
+ teamwork
+ attention to detail
NOTE: This job is considered only to those who resides in Lagos state.