FMCG Company Head of Procurement Job Vacancy

CornerStone
Staffing NG – Our client, a big player in the FMCG Industry, is looking to
recruit a suitably qualified candidate for the position below:

Job
Title: Head of Procurement
Location: Lagos

Job
Description

The
Head of Procurement will play an integral role in managing and controlling
multiple shared services organizations’ direct spend by utilizing
strategic sourcing, expert contract negotiation and advanced supplier
management methods in alignment with business objectives.

Responsibilities

Lead
selection and management of key suppliers through appropriate evaluation,
selection, and governance to ensure service delivery & quality,
relevance, and commercial value
Negotiate
and finalize supplier contracts, including Service Level Agreements
Maintain
constant communications with business customers to ensure customers agree
to Service Level Agreements and commitments are met
Maintain
strong external relationships to establish benchmarks and networks to
ensure the business needs are met
Select
and partner with key suppliers to ensure cost-effective, high quality
delivery of products and services
Align
with internal customers e.g. Finance and Warehouse to understand budgetary
targets by building to develop an agreed method of measuring and defining
savings, value and other category metrics
Manage,
engage in, and promote continuous cost reduction and quality improvement
efforts
Develop,
align and implement KPIs in support of managing strategic supplier
relationships in line with organizational requirements and processes to
achieve exceptional levels of quality and service while maintaining
competitive pricing structure
Continuously
monitors external market conditions and understand their potential impacts
on procurement best practices, supplier pricing and/or service levels

Requirements

B.Sc.
in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business
Administration/Finance/Accounts/Economics
A
minimum of 7 year’s hands-on and strategic experience in procurement,
assisting in setting procurement strategies, driving cost savings and
improving terms and conditions.
Knowledge
of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading”
the market
Demonstrated
understanding of contracts and experience negotiating complex agreements
with suppliers of critical importance to the business.
Membership
of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Management of Nigeria,
Membership of Institute of Purchasing & Supply, UK or any relevant
professional body will be an added advantage

Skills:

Good
communication and networking skills and able to work effectively as either
an individual or as part of a team in a matrix environment.
Strong
negotiator able to negotiate on both an intellectual and relationship
basis.
Highly
motivated towards achieving cost savings and corporate goals (i.e.
commercially minded).
Excellent
inter-personal skills in order to become accepted in a challenging
environment and driving change in a positive manner.
Excellent
leadership skills including clearly demonstrated global perspective and
understanding of factors impacting businesses and their suppliers
Must
be flexible and have strong influencing skills in order to use both a
facilitative and directive approach to “sell” method to customers and
negotiate with suppliers.