Procurement Manager at Estrada International Staffing Solutions

Estrada International Staffing Solutions is a fast-paced and flourishing HR consulting firm dedicated to providing top-notch HR solutions to our clients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our ability to adapt to the evolving needs of the industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Dopemu - Lagos Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic procurement policies in alignment with company objectives.
• Execute supply chain strategies to optimize overall operations efficiency.
• Oversee day-to-day procurement operations, ensuring the timely availability of critical raw materials, packaging, engineering, and consumables at competitive prices.
• Maintain accurate records of key suppliers, including updated contact details.
• Establish and manage a comprehensive database of reliable sources for materials at competitive prices.
• Obtain stock replenishment advice, place advertisements, and analyze quotations following category policies.
• Negotiate favorable credit terms for raw materials, packaging, and engineering items.
• Recommend penalties for defaulting suppliers to maintain compliance and accountability.
• Manage the sourcing and importation of materials, coordinating with regulatory officers.
• Generate management data to provide insights into procurement, stocks, and distribution management.
• Conduct periodic market surveys for price benchmarking and effective negotiation.
• Collaborate with planners, marketing, and product development teams to facilitate smooth product launches.
• Stay informed about products under development to anticipate raw material needs.
• Develop contract documents for strategic procurement services.
• Propose and implement cost-saving initiatives while building credibility, gaining suppliers' respect, and promoting procurement influence through establishing lasting relationships. Additionally, play a key role in leading cross-functional procurement teams, providing coaching, and conducting on-the-job training for subordinates. Execute any additional tasks assigned by the supply chain director.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Economics, Business Administration, or Social Sciences.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, preferably in the pharmaceutical or food industry.
• Computer literate with expertise in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Analytical, proactive, result-oriented, and able to work independently or in a team.
• Registration with professional bodies like the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply is an added advantage.
• Impressionable and dynamic with excellent human relations skills.
• Proficient in the Procurement Module of Business ERP.

Salary
N600,000 - N700,000 Monthly.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: v.uzomaka@estradaintl.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline  31st January, 2024.