Procurement Manager

Savannah Sugar Company Limited, a subsidiary of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, located in Numan, Adamawa State, is seeking to recruit qualified and experienced candidate to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Manager
Job Location: Numan, Adamawa

Job Description

• The selected candidate will be responsible for Procurement of all Capital Goods, Engineering Specs and requirements for the company; including negotiating price, delivery and credit terms.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates vendors offers and determines most cost-effective quality supplies
• Must have extensive knowledge of tendering/procurement practices and principles.
• Create system for continuous updating of order status, and tracking till delivery.
• Coordinating execution of the import related activities (customs clearance, road & sea international transportation booking, and other inspection/regulatory agencies like NAFDAC, SON)
• Process purchase orders and documents in accordance with company policies, procedures and specifications.
• Establish Data Bank of vendors and manufacturers

Qualifications/Skills

• Education: B.Sc/B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in Overseas Procurement for 10+ years.
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Dynamic and energetic with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is a must.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Accuracy and attention to details.
• Dedication, Motivation, Integrity and excellent team spirit.
• Proficiency in MS Office and a working knowledge of ERP(SAP)
• Must have a working knowledge of managerial and leadership principles, with the ability to influence other management team members and lead a department of technically proficient individuals.
• Requires excellent technical and commercial analytical skills, including the ability to extract, compile and analyze data.
• Must be able to understand basic finance & accounting principles in order to control budgets & costs
• Must possess high degree of Organizational Skills

Note: Selected candidate should be willing to relocate.