Procurement Manager Job in a Multinational Logistics and Maritime Company

Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client, a multinational logistics and maritime company providing logistics solutions in many countries,  across the world, is currently recruiting for suitably qualified candidates for immediate employment into the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Manager
Job Reference: 1133
Location: Nigeria
Industry: Logistics & Supply Chain
Function: Supply chain
Job Description

• Liaising with Heads of User Departments and Sections to determine their procurement requirements.
• Preparing bid documents and recommending procurement methods to Contracts Committee.
• Placing orders with suppliers through use of LPOs.
• Providing timely advice to the Finance Manager on all matters pertaining to procurement.
• Developing appropriate systems, procedures and guidelines for the Procurement Unit.
• Initiating the recruitment and selection of suppliers in accordance with Company Regulations.
• Communicating with suppliers in matters relating to placement of orders and responding to their inquiries.
• Receiving and opening bids, coordinating the evaluation of bids and submitting reports.
• Ensuring that suppliers deliver goods, services and works in accordance with specifications and terms of order

• Bachelors degree in relevant field required.
• Excellent negotiation skills and communication skills
• Must be analytical, organized and efficient
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Minimum of 8-10 years' relevant procurement experience in the similar industry
• Must have a thorough knowledge in procurement and good technical knowledge of materials
• Experience with local regulators and good knowledge of the local markets
• Must have good spectrum of purchases