Head of Supply Chain and Equipment

Job Description : HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE NIGERIA a leading real estate and construction Company to recruit an experienced Head of Supply Chain and Equipment Maintenance for their operations in Nigeria. The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria. Responsibilities Ensure the supply chain, logistics operations and Equipment Maintenance function properly across the projects Responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring the overall supply chain strategy in order to maximise efficiency and productivity. Responsible for the storage of materials required for our housing construction projects. As Head of Equipment Maintenance, you will oversee and lead maintenance procedures and actions Oversee the entire supply chain for the company, including the procurement and inventory management of all Company sites, Drive and manage stock takes to ensure effective inventory management is being conducted Actively find, and then drive the negotiation process with suppliers and vendors to constantly find better deals for the company Negotiate contract terms with key / strategic suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from operation and development teams Directly manage procurement officers and stores supervisors on each site (day-to-day management undertaken by the Project Manager of the site) Coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions Create, review and implement supply chain procedures and policies that align to the company’s mission Identify optimal delivery, shipment and/or transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution to different project sites Keep detailed records, generate reports, and develop presentations to help management understand the logistics perspective Review and Implement the company’s Equipment Maintenance procedure Lead the Equipment Maintenance team (Equipment Maintenance supervisor) Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance Keep maintenance logs and report related to equipments Ensure health and safety policies are complied with Desired Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree from a recognised university Master's degree is a plus Previous experience as a Supply Chain Manager within a large Group Experience in equipment maintenance (extensive mechanical knowledge is a plus) Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes Hands on Experience with Supply chain management software (eg. SAP...) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain mutually beneficial working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers and customers Demonstrate experience of leading a purchasing function with a proven track record in strategic purchasing leadership delivering effective purchasing strategies, policies, processes and systems,

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