Procurement Analyst at First Excelsia Professional Services Limited

First Excelsia Professional Services Limited – Our client, an innovative Research and Development Company with trail blazing products in the education and health sector, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Analyst

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time (Not Remote)
Industry: Technology

Job Description

• The ideal role holder will be responsible for vendor management and will focus on identifying the best supplier to support the business needs.
• The role holder will liaise between internal departments and suppliers, analyzing and comparing product parameters, and negotiating procurement contracts on behalf of the company.
• The role is also responsible for cost-benefit analyses to determine where to improve, re-negotiating contracts with existing suppliers or negotiating contracts with new suppliers.
• This role is essential to the efficiency and success of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage suppliers’ key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure targets are reached for cost, service, and quality levels across all operating centres.
• Keep a close eye on the market to identify trends and develop business improvement initiatives.
• Carryout Market Survey for benchmarking purposes
• The regular review of all tender items/contracts within the Sponsoring Department ensuring that time schedules are being adhered to and contract ceiling value are not exceeded
• Facilitate the proper filing of all hard and soft documentation in respect of the Tender/Contract from tender initiation to Contract close-out stage in conjunction with the Legal Department
• Act as a liaison, communicating pricing and performance needs to vendors and suppliers.
• Document processes and report periodically with usable metrics
• Identify and develop standard processes that address company’s acquisition requirements
• Coordinate with warehouse, logistics & distribution team and maintain an optimal stock level.
• Provide recommendations on all procurement related issues, plans, reports, trainings and metrics.

Person Specification

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or any relevant field from a recognised Institution
• Minimum of 2 years’ proven work experience as a Procurement Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst or a similar role
• Solid understanding of Business management, supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and e-procurement.
• Proficient in making accurate forecasts to meet the retailers demand and taking part in new product launches for maintaining daily inventory.
• Exceptional negotiation skills
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2021.