Procurement Head

Job Description : PROCUREMENT HEAD NIGERIA - Create and implement procurement strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and incorporate the growing complexities and challenges within the industry. - Sourcing of potential new suppliers and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors/suppliers. - Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors in the industry. - Compare and review proposals for price and specifications. - Perform all procurement and contracting activities starting from RFQ till delivery of material/services. - Negotiate with vendors to reduce costs and to secure advantageous terms. - Communicate with vendors to ensure that the product arrives in a timely fashion. - Manage technological systems that track the shipment, inventory and supply of materials. - Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility. - Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements. - Prepare daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports. - Monitors business trends and product availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times. - Identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results. Experience/Qualification : - Professional with an experience of more than 15 years of working with proven skill in procurement/purchase/supply chain management, preferably in production unit of metals Plant and related to mining activities. - Bachelor/Master Degree in a business-related field like Business Management, Contract Management or Procurement. Candidate with material management / supply chain and procurement certifications shall be preferred. - Financial and numerical skills. - Highly organized and detail-oriented. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. - Exceptional talent in negotiating and networking. - Solid knowledge of supplier or third-party management software / hand on experience on Material Management ERP software. - Exceptional communication skills with the ability to foster strong supplier relationships.

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