Procurement Manager Job in a Telecoms Company

Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by one of its clients in the telecoms service industry to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Job reference n°: 1060
Location: Nigeria
Function: Supply chain

Job Description

• Contribute in the design, development, implementation and maintenance of procurement, purchasing, and distribution directives, rules and guidelines, in order to achieve the most cost-effective processes for the organization, leading to operational excellence.
• Manage the follow up process with local suppliers to ensure smooth operation
• Review procurement processes and find better ways of improving it
• Resolve complex delivery, quality or other related problems with manufacturers and suppliers
• Understand and require contractors to meet all applicable environmental and safety standards.
• Plan, coordinate and actively participate in meetings with potential suppliers, contractors and user groups.
• Lead price negotiations, terms and conditions resolution and quality requirements.
• Stay abreast of and evaluate current market conditions and develop new sources of supply as necessary.
• Manage and support the process of selecting suppliers of goods and services (bid solicitation, bid evaluation and award of contracts/P.O.S.) for all phases of projects.
• Interface with relevant units as well as Contractors, inspectors, expeditors and freight forwarders to insure orders/contracts are placed and completed on schedule.
• Monitor the contractor procurement function through project completion and turnover, long lead purchase orders/contracts including inspection services, expediting, freight forwarding, customs and clearance, taking action as required to ensure project/operational schedules are met.

• Bachelors degree in relevant field required.
• Excellent negotiation skills and communication skills
• Must be analytical, organized and efficient
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Minimum of 5-8 years' relevant procurement experience in the similar industry
• Must have a thorough knowledge in procurement and good technical knowledge of materials
• Experience with local regulators and good knowledge of the local markets
• Must have good spectrum of purchases
• Good ability to manage and negotiate with OEM suppliers