Your tasks
- Develop and execute effective procurement and supply chain strategies.
- Oversee sourcing, purchasing, vendor selection, negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
- Analyse procurement costs, pricing trends, supplier performance, and purchasing patterns.
- Develop strategies to reduce procurement costs without compromising product quality.
- Ensure timely procurement and availability of products across branches.
- Coordinate procurement, warehousing, inventory planning, logistics, and distribution activities.
- Conduct supplier evaluations, market research, and cost-benefit analyses.
- Establish procurement budgets, performance indicators, and reporting systems.
- Identify supply chain risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Use data analytics to improve demand forecasting, purchasing decisions, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with Finance, Inventory, Warehouse, and Operations teams to improve overall supply chain performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- A Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or any related discipline is mandatory.
- Minimum of 7 years' relevant experience, with substantial hands-on experience in procurement and supply chain management.
- Experience studying outside Nigeria is an added advantage.
- Proven experience in a structured retail, FMCG, or large-scale distribution organisation.
- Exceptional analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into strategic business decisions.
- Strong procurement, negotiation, vendor management, and cost optimisation skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and analytical reporting tools.
- Strong commercial awareness, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities.
- Professional certifications such as CIPS, CSCP, or related qualifications are an added advantage.
