Procurement Manager at Olam Agri
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience5 - 7 years
- LocationKwara
- CityIlorin
- Job FieldProcurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain
Job Description
- Leads evaluation and selection of suppliers in terms of quality, service, cost, and capability.
- Procurement of General, consumable Items (MRO Items), AGO, Raw material and capex
- Participates in the development of sourcing strategies.
- Make purchase orders, job orders as the case may be and follow up with vendors for timely delivery of the goods and services.
- Looks for productivity gains, which may include working with Improvement Leaders and Service Center personnel.
- Looks for alternative sources, through individual research, and working with other Buyers, Sr. Buyers, and Executive Buyers.
- Oversees contract implementation and supplier performance/interaction; involved with resolving operational issues.
- Documents issues for quality, service, safety, and supply (into the Sourcing quality data bases) and resolves issues with suppliers.
- Identifies and drives continuous improvement.
- Oversees contract implementation and supplier performance and interaction.
- Negotiates and delivers savings to meet business requirements and company objectives
Key Deliverables
- Understands market dynamics, labor rates/market rates, etc. that may impact buy.
- Uses Auction Tools, RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and/or sealed bids.
- Creates leveraged agreements as appropriate.
- Calculates and reports accomplishments in all appropriate systems.
- Direct procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints
- manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity, and reliability
- Develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts.
- End to end process knowledge of Import & Export of commodity and consumable items.
- Well Versed with process of EXIM Certification & documentation process.
- Understanding local government EXIM rules and regulation.
- Resolve all conflicts with vendors and other stakeholders.
- Share all relevant documents with Finance for timely payment
- Train subordinates and guide the team for better performance.
Requirements
- Engineering Degree is required.
- Master’s or MBA degree in fields such as business administration, finance, is preferred.
- Strong preference for CIPS or similar professional qualification
- Should have passed engineering +MBA preferred from a good institute and have 5-7 years’ experience in handling end to end procurement in a mass manufacturing company.
- Good Hands on Contract Management.
- Experience in DIRECT Procurement of General and consumable Items. (MRO Items), AGO , packaging material and asset purchases.
- High competency level in SAP MM,SAP Ariba.
- Well Versed with process of EXIM Certification & documentation process.
- Strong leadership capabilities, excellent negotiation and analytical skills
- Good knowledge of engineering spares and consumables
- Able to work in multicultural environment and able to work independently.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Olam Agri to apply