Head, Procurement at Atlantic Hall School

Atlantic Hall School is a co-educational full boarding secondary school set in extensive and beautiful grounds in Poka, Epe, a safe rural setting close to the Atlantic Ocean.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Procurement

Location: Lagos

Job Description

Your job role as Head, Procurement is to monitor and facilitate an efficient (cost, quality and time wise) procurement process through the design and implementation of leading practice procurement policies, processes and procedures.
You will also oversee the management of the School’s stores and ensure quality and efficient service delivery and management of the SchoolТs inventory cycles to ensure optimal and efficient utilization of resources.

Key Responsibilities

Oversees the maintenance of an accurate and up-to-date database of pre-qualified vendors
Identifies and researches potential new vendors
Researches new products and services to meet school’s goals
Establishes and maintain relationships with key vendors and suppliers
Oversees the procurement process as well as the contracting and tendering processes for all categories of goods / services
Participates in the testing and inspection of stock/goods/equipment received; and advice on suitability/quality of goods based on established standards
Oversees periodic stock taking exercises to ensure the integrity and accuracy of stock / inventory records
Ensures accurate records and documentation of all procurement related transactions
Oversees the efficient operations of the Procurement department
Prepares and submit periodic activity / management reports to CFO, on the activities of the procurement function.
Performs any other duties as assigned by the School Administration

Qualification, Experience, Skills And Competencies

First degree or its equivalent in any discipline, preferably in the Social Sciences
Relevant post-graduate / professional qualification will be an added advantage
Minimum of six (6) years relevant experience of which at least two (2) must have been at a supervisory level
Knowledge and understanding of procurement practices, principles and techniques
Good understanding of the SchoolТs operations, inter-relationships and dependencies
Good networking, negotiation and relationship management skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Good supervisory skills
High sense integrity and ethical standards
Good appreciation and working knowledge of MS Office productivity tools