Procurement Manager (Raw Material) at Alfred and Victoria Associates | Jobs in Nigeria

Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer’s needs. The three major arms are: Consulting, Recruitment and Training.

Alfred & Victoria Associates has become one of the most sought after Human Capital Development Organization in recent times. She is fast becoming the distinguished strategic partner required in all sectors of the economy, and also in the fast growing world of outsourcing which is now in huge demand in all profession.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Manager (Raw Material)

Location: Agbara, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary & Purpose

• The role of the Procurement Manager is to act as a point of contact towards the internal customer for Procurement related enquiries, support local purchasing requests in collaboration with the Regional Category organization, and manage efficient contracts implementation.
• Works with business, end users, in the Operating Country (OC) and act as a valued and trusted Business Partner.
• Works with global or regional Category teams to implement contracts locally and to provide local specifics on demand.
• Works with suppliers as needed and ensures other regulatory compliance for all processes in scope.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for the Procurement function in-country.
• Be the face of the source-to-pay process to in-country leadership/Supply Chain and other stakeholders
• Diffuse and ensure the respect of the Procurement procedures and Policies.
• Guarantee efficient use of the purchasing systems by all users providing them assistance when necessary.
• Build up solid information sharing and collaboration routines with local Supply Managers to facilitate effective cross-functional interactions for direct
• Act as first escalation point for local business users and drive resolution in line with Procurement policies.
• Coordinate local contract implementation tasks.
• Coordinate and participate in the execution of the contract implementation plan.
• Lead the phase out of the old contracts and procedures.
• Act ethically and comply with legal requirement associated with the role
• Raise questions and concerns when faced with an ethical or compliance issue.
• Apply integrity in all aspects of professional conduct.
• Provide insights on local supplier market.
• Support with local supplier qualification assessment.
• Support with the development of the contract implementation plan.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Social Sciences or any other numerate disciplines.
• 3 – 5 years post qualification experience (in a manufacturing environment) in procurement.
• Graduate Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria (CIPSMN) is an added advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Analytical/ Numerate skills
• Effective communication skills.
• Multitasking skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Time Management Skills
• Clear understanding of distribution channels