Procurement Manager Job at a Power Generation and Distribution Company

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Job Title: Procurement Manager

Reference: PSM205

Location: Nigeria  

Cadre: Managerial Level

Organisation: Power Generation and Distribution Company (Power Sector)

Recruiter: Phillips Consulting Limited

The role: Responsible for managing the procurement operations for the organization as well as manage vendor relationships and supplier interactions for best outcomes.

Functions:

•   Develop and implement the procurement strategy

•   Provide direction and expertise on all procurement activities

•   Build and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors

•   Establish and maintain vendor databases

•   Provide preliminary risk assessment related to procurement activities and develop mitigating strategies

•   Manage procurement resources and direct procurement activities required to support operations, project planning and execution

•   Ensure full compliance with procurement procedures in the organization

•   Negotiate best prices for supplies and service contracts ensuring competitiveness

•   Conduct due diligence on vendor products, viability and company strength

•   Forecast company needs and requirements by keeping abreast of market and product trends and development

•   Order materials and services as negotiated and appropriately approved

•   Prepare purchase requisitions, approve and issues purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions

Requirements:

•   Minimum of a 1st degree required; relevant Masters degree or MBA preferred

•   Minimum of 8 years experience in a procurement/supply function

•   Strong commercial skills with demonstrated competency in the establishment and negotiation of sound contract terms and conditions, and the ability to understand product design, components and materials

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