Procurement Manager Job in a reputable Food Production company in Lagos

Workforce Management Centre - Our client a reputable Food Production company, is currently seeking to  employ suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:


Job Title: Procurement Manager (Raw Materials, Engineering, Packaging)
Location: Lagos
Job Summary

• Implementation of strategic procurement policy in line with company objectives.
• Implementation of the supply chain strategies.
• Ensure availability of all critical raw materials, packaging, engineering and consumables of the right quantity at the right price and time.

• Establish and maintain record of sufficient sources for all materials at very competitive prices.
• Obtains stock replenishment advice for all materials from planning manager.
• Strictly adhere to the company policy on stock covers based on the planners updates to avoid over/under stocking.
• Keep a dossier of updated information on raw materials specifications and ensure suppliers are duly informed.
• Keep record of key suppliers.
• Ensures Local Purchase Orders for all materials carry approved specifications.
• Obtain stock replenishment advice for all materials from planning Manager, place adverts, and collates and analyses the quotations in line with the division's policy.
• Raises indents on suppliers.

• Must have 5 years of warehouse and/or purchasing experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment in a support/service capacity as well as individually in a project leader role.
• Negotiation, problem solving and financial analysis skills.
• Background using SAP and all Microsoft Office products.
• Strong technical acumen with knowledge of component manufacturing and assembly processes; ability to read mechanical drawings.