Team Lead, Procurement at Edge Business Concept Limited

Edge Business Concept Limited – Our client is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Team Lead, Procurement

Location: Lagos

Job Description

We require the service of a Procurement Manager, to take charge of our purchasing and sourcing strategies.
The Procurement Manager is required to devise the best ways to cut procurement expenses, so that the company can invest in growth and people.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with profitable suppliers and initiate business and partnerships
Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
Finalise purchase details of orders and deliveries
Examine and test existing contracts
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
Analyse data to detect unfavourable events 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

Requirements

Verifiable work experience as a procurement manager, procurement officer or head of procurement – Minimum 5 years
Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market
Aptitude in negotiations and networking
Aptitude in decision-making and number crunching
Experience in collecting and analysing data
Strong leadership capabilities
Degree/Certification in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Application Closing Date
24th May, 2019.