Procurement Vacancies at BUA Group, Lagos

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BUA Group is a leading Foods & Infrastructure Conglomerate in Nigeria with diversified investments spanning key sectors of the Nigerian sector. At BUA, we hire collaborative problem- solvers with a self-motivational drive from all backgrounds and provide training, unlocking opportunities to advance in your career path within the organization. Become a part of a supportive, trusting and caring community with unrivaled prospects for growth. We are recruiting to fill the positions below:     Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer Location: Lagos Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement Manager in developing a robust procurement and vendor management system to support the strategic objectives of the Organization.
• Device and deploy useful sourcing strategies for the Organization.
• Evaluate suppliers, conduct interviews with vendors, negotiate supplier agreements and manage supplier and vendor contracts
• Support in controlling spend and building a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Monitor company purchases, delivers and spends to determine if goods are defective or not meeting performance demands.
• Perform all procurement and contracting activities including Pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
• Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve procurement activities.
• Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes.

Requirements

• BSc or equivalent in Management Sciences or other related field
• Membership of relevant Professional Association (CIPS, NIPS etc)
• 7 and above years’ experience in Procurement & supply Chain Management
• Excellent Knowledge of SAP Materials Management (MM).
• Able to use MS Office tools
• Good Oral & Written Communication

    Job Title: Procurement Manager Location: Lagos Responsibilities

• Analyze the purchase request from the user departments and determine the appropriate method of procurement, Quotation, Tender and Request for Proposal. Provide assistance to user departments, when required, in the preparation of specifications, etc.
• Collaborate with departments, vendors, and technical experts in preparing specifications for Quotations, Tenders, Proposals and Supply Agreements in a clear and concise manner.
• Monitor contracts/LPOs and vendor performance and consult with vendors and/or user departments to implement corrective action when required.
• Arrange for samples, testing and evaluation of new products.
• Develop and formulate purchasing procedures and practices as required.
• Participate in the annual reporting process for budget requirements, including monitoring and tracking of all outstanding orders.
• Perform audits of Procurement processes to identify problem areas and/ or high usage commodities where pricing agreements may benefit the organization.
• Perform audit and analysis of vendor performance against expectations and maintaining confidentiality of vendor information.
• Participate in specialized projects and assignments related to procurement, as required.
• Arrange and implement Supplier development strategies.
• Coordinate the preparation of the procurement documents, utilizing sound sustainable procurement best practices, while adhering to the company’s corporate policies prior to issuing the RFQ/tender.
• Coordinate the negotiation of quotations/tenders for the purchase of goods and services for the company.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration with major suppliers for greater consistency and efficiencies in the Procurement process.
• Schedule, organize and facilitate Job-Site and/or Pre-Bid meetings related to Quotations, Tenders and Proposals.
• Conduct an in-depth analysis of all bids received in response to each Tender, Proposal and Quotation to identify the response that best meets the needs of the user department.
• Prepare contract/LPO with vendor and maintain contract after award, ensuring that all documents are kept current and complete. Confer with suppliers regarding delivery, quality, etc. to ensure that the requirements are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Management Sciences or other related field
• Master’s Degree/MBA will an added advantage
• Excellent knowledge & Use of SAP Materials Management (MM).
• Able to use MS Office tools
• Good Oral & Written Communication
• Strong leadership skills
• Membership of relevant Professional Association (CIPS, NIPS etc)
• 10 and above years’ experience in Procurement & Supply Chain Management

    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application to: [email protected] using the Job Title as subject of the email. Note: Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted   Application Deadline 9th August, 2019.

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