Head of Procurement - Edo, Nigeria - Bliss Legacy Limited

Description

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced Head of Procurement Manager to manage the company's supply of products and services. Procurement Manager responsibilities include strategizing tofind cost-effective deals and suppliers.The Procurement Manager's dutyis to discover the bestways to cut procurement expenses, so that the company can invest in growth and people.

Responsibilities

• Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies.
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organisation partnerships.
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services.
• Finalize purchased details of orders and deliveries.
• Examine and test existing contracts.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.

Requirement & Skills

• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
• Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
• Proven working experience as a Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer or Head of Procurement
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in "reading" the market
• Talent in negotiations and networking
• Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data
• Strong leadership capabilities
• BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration