Procurement Manager - Indirect Procurement Job at Kimberly Ryan Limited

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Job Title: Procurement Manager (Indirect Procurement)

Job Opening ID: 675

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Recruiter: Kimberly Ryan Limited – Nigeria

Main Job Purpose:

(A concise statement setting out the main purpose and objectives of the job.)

•   Global strategic sourcing of products/services for Marketing Materials, meeting the specified needs of the Business at most competitive commercial terms for the portfolio Printed materials, permanent and non-permanent POS Materials and Gifting.

•   Candidate will be part of the Strategic Global Marketing Materials team which operates in the Region.

Key Accountabilities:

(Please describe the responsibilities and end results that would be expected.)

•   Executive Procurement of the materials/services Portfolios: Decides what to buy, where to buy, how to buy, when to buy

•   Develop and implement strategies for the procurement of the respective portfolios. Follow market conditions, prepare price trends and formulate future markets trends for the business.

•   Support the business with accurate price forecasting. Prepares information on purchase prices and conditions to enable proper budgeting and cash forecasting.

•   Identify metrics, tools and process to optimize sourcing, supplier activities and efficiencies.

•   Work closely with the Procurement operations teams to support the launch of innovations and new product development

•   Work closely with categories and suppliers to drive key initiatives such as Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability

•   Initiate and drive complexity reduction projects (e.g. harmonisation of specifications and suppliers)

•   Delivery of the VIP programmes for the specific materials.

•   Deliver the Operation Cash Flow and Working Capital plans for the specific materials/services and suppliers.

•   Manage supply chain issues (e.g. crisis management).

•   Measure and manage overall performance of suppliers.

Responsibilities:

•   To develop, implement and drive Unilever procurement strategies

•   Responsible for roll out in all clusters, for the following areas: – commercial print – gift pack strategy – the development of a display strategy within project Universal Display

•   To assess, identify and select the appropriate supplier base that would meet the needs of the business

•   To directly lead or co-ordinate large procurement projects him/herself as needed.

•   To deliver cost savings based on sourcing strategies and compliance management.

•   To continuously improve ways of working and optimise procurement activities.

•   To handle complex and diverse customer, supplier or operational issues within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

•   To ensure the satisfaction of Unilever's internal customers with the services provided by the procurement organization

•   To lead the rationalization of suppliers, materials and services that meet Unilever's business requirements

•   To develop, coach and mentor resources within a high performing and motivated team responsible for interfacing with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

•   To support the collaboration with senior functional leaders to establish both short and long-term business objectives.

•   To lead cross-functional initiatives and represent Unilever's interests in the management of external strategic relationships.

•   In the context of Partner to Win, to identify, develop and manage strategic business relationships to enable implementation of the Unilever growth strategy, revenue achievement and new product development initiatives

•   To support Unilever Sustainable Living Plan in the procurement of materials and services., Nigeria

Professional Skills:

•   (The minimum requirement from the JSP should be described, incl degrees/qualifications preferred.)

•   Superior stakeholder management, both internal (across all hierarchies and fun

Work experience: 5

Highest qualification: B.Sc

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