Procurement Manager

Responsibilities:

Develop and manage the project procurement schedule; ensure all materials, plant, and equipment are ordered, manufactured, shipped, cleared, and on site in time to support the construction programme Lead the international import procurement programme for all long-lead items including wet room and bathroom systems, marine-grade aluminium windows and doors, generators, water treatment plant, sewage treatment plant, sanitaryware, solar power panels and inverters, gym equipment, security systems, and all other imported materials Appoint and manage the customs clearing agent; track all vessel ETAs, port arrivals, and clearance progress daily during port operations Build contingency time into all import schedules to account for Lagos port delays Manage all local procurement: ready-mix concrete, reinforcement steel, blockwork, timber, and all locally-sourced materials Maintain the procurement register: all orders, delivery dates, on-site confirmation dates, and actual versus planned delivery performance Manage all vendor and supplier relationships; resolve supply issues proactively Coordinate with the Site Logistics Coordinator on delivery scheduling and on-site storage allocation Report procurement status to the Commercial Manager and Programme and MEP Manager weekly

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, with at least 4 years managing international import procurement for construction projects in Nigeria Direct experience with Lagos port clearance procedures and customs documentation for construction materials Knowledge of Incoterms, letters of credit, and international trade documentation