Job Description
- The Procurement Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all procurement activities across SIMS Nigeria to ensure cost efficiency, quality assurance, and timely availability of goods and services.
- The role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and management to support business operations while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and budgetary controls.
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve optimal pricing, quality, and delivery timelines.
- Manage vendor relationships and conduct periodic supplier performance reviews.
- Oversee purchase planning, requisitions, approvals, and purchase order management.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
- Coordinate inventory planning with relevant departments to prevent stock-outs or overstocking.
- Analyze procurement data and prepare periodic reports for management decision-making.
- Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
Required Experience / Qualifications
- HND / Bachelor’s Degree (minimum of Second Class Lower) in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CIPSMN) will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant procurement experience, preferably in FMCG, retail, or consumer electronics.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools.