Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer
Job Reference: FN/113/SPO
Location: Ogun State, Nigeria
Recruiter: Human Edge Limited – Nigeria
Industry: Food and Beverages
1. JOB DESCRIPTION
Our client, an international food and beverages manufacturing company launching into the Nigerian market specializes in the production of high quality food products. The company is seeking to position itself for strong profit growth and patronage in the Nigerian market with the following appointment:
Reports to: Managing Director
Responsibilities:
To assist the CFO in the initial project phase to establish the company and help in the establishment of the manufacturing plant. The incumbent will have the opportunity to move within the organization.
You will also be expected to:
• Prepare purchasing orders
• Tracking of: – All Purchasing orders – Form M applications – LC applications including amendments etc. – Cash flow requirements of imports – Shipping documents and shipments
• Liaise with Group companies overseas in the sourcing of capital items.
This includes: – The suitability of supplier documents for Nigerian purposes – Help and advice with process and supplier obligations – Local availability of similar items
• Liaise with and managing of Customs officials and Clearing agents as well as tracking of performance
• Organization of payment of duties and other allied charges
• Liaising with banks with regard to establishment of Form M, LCs etc. for all imports
• Tracking costs and review of funding requests against budgeted amounts
• Identification and evaluation of prospective suppliers for: – Raw materials – Packaging supplies – Services – Capital goods
1. JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Degree-qualified in a business related discipline; an MBA will be an advantage
• A minimum of 10 years' relevant progressive experience, as an experienced procurement or import specialist, with at least 3 years' direct managerial responsibility preferably in a commercial/manufacturing (In the food or allied sector)
• A self-motivator, who is able to work with little supervision and who is able to create order in a new environment, with previous man-management experience although in the initial phase there will be no subordinates to the role.
• The role requires a broad range of technical skills and people skills and it is essential that the holder will have the gravitas to command respect from senior colleagues across the world, subordinates, clients, external consultants, suppliers and advisors.
• Strong leadership ability as well as good interpersonal communication and problem solving skills
*The role requires the holder to be organized and able to meet deadlines with accurate and complete information. A high level of English will also be required
*It is essential that the holder has a broad understanding of import and trade finance procedure in Nigeria.
*An attractive remuneration package and other benefits await the right candidate
Deadline: 11th February, 2013.
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