Procurement Manager at LSG Sky Chefs Things Remembered Services FZE

The LSG Group is the world’s largest provider of onboard services. It has presence in 211 airports in 50 countries. In 2018, the companies belonging to the LSG Group achieved consolidated revenues of approximately € 3.0 billion.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

The Role Statement

The job incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing and directing functions related to the acquisition, storage, and delivery of equipment and supplies; prepare, maintain and process financial and statistical records and reports related to the company’s purchasing functions; and to perform a variety of support services and coordination of the company’s purchasing and storage functions.

Main Accountabilities

Design and implement material plan
Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment
Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
Design and implement various purchasing strategies and procurement policies and participate in all supplier reduction programs in coordination with global supply chain team and determine appropriate programs for all purchase requirements and assist to reduce supply chain cost
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials
Research and evaluate potential vendors and suppliers
Request quotes and compare prices for maximum ROI
Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases
Create and maintain good relationships with vendors and suppliers
Negotiate appropriate contracts for pricing and supply
Examine and review products and supplies to ensure quality
Ensure all deliveries contain all goods requested
Track incoming inventory, delivery arrival time, and note actual arrival time
Organize and update database of suppliers, delivery times, invoices, and quantity of supplies
Work with team members, and procurement manager to develop future purchasing plans and source potential relationships with vendors
Analyze potential vendors and suppliers for future business needs
Collaborate with financial team members on contracts, invoicing, and other financial matters
Supervise all audit activities and evaluate all purchase orders and payment perform and assist to eliminate any discrepancy in same and prepare all contract terms and conditions.
Evaluate and maintain all reports for inventory re order and coordinate with internal departments for same and maintain an efficient purchase order system and manager all communication with internal customers and recommend improvements to all service levels and ensure accuracy
Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum of a Higher Diploma in Operations or Supply Chain management or its equivalent
3-5 years’ work experience in a similar role and in hospitality & FMCG sector.
Knowledge and experience in procurement, material management, tender process, inventory control, and record keeping is mandatory
Good understanding of computer applications is mandatory
Knowledge and skill of SAP is highly desirable
Communication skills
Customer orientation
Good leadership v skills
Possess intercultural sensitivity
Fluency in English.