Category Buyer at Adexen Recruitment Agency

Adexen Recruitment Agency has been mandated by one of its clients in the beverages industry to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Category Buyer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Responsibilities

Develop and execute new improved procurement strategies across all channels of purchasing.
Supervise and support the activities of purchasing and procurement across all departments.
Institute policies and procedures for collecting and reporting key metrics that will reduce our overall expenses while increasing productivity.
Manage every aspect of the procurement as a part of the supply chain to evade obstacles to promote efficiency.
Collaborate with key persons to ensure the clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.
Perform cost analysis, set appropriate benchmarks and coordinate deliveries.
Discover profitable suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships.
Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
Approve and coordinate the ordering of necessary goods and services.
Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries.
Examine and test existing contracts.
Track key functional metrics to reduce time and improve effectiveness.
Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients.
Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies.
Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.

Desired Skills and Experience

B.Sc Degree in Management or Business Administration.
Minimum of 10 years’ working Experience with supply chain management, procurement, logistics or business administration.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Manufacturing or Food and Beverage sector with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market.
Strong CAPEX proficiency.
Experience sourcing Filling Machines.
Talent in negotiations and networking.
Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software.
Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
Experience in collecting and analyzing data.
Strong leadership capabilities.