Procurement Manager Job at i-Fitness Centre Limited

i-Fitness Centre Limited is the leading fitness and wellness chain in West Africa. With over 25 branches in Nigeria across key industrial nerve centers of the country via Lagos, Abuja, Portharcourt and Ibadan; i-Fitness is poised to build Africa's preferred fitness chain. i-Fitness has been delivering exceptional experience to its members with the support of over 900 vibrant employees. Our guiding principles are centered around continuous learning, service-orientation, result-orientation, youthful and entertaining environment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Manager
Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• The prospective job holder is responsible for overseeing and managing the procurement process for the organization, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
• The role includes managing vendor relationships, evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that procurement activities align with company goals, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies.
• Identify areas for process improvement in procurement workflows.
• Ensure all procurement activities align with the company’s goals.
• Ensure that purchasing activities are completed within budget and time constraints
• Contract Negotiation and Compliance
• Develop and manage procurement budgets effectively.
• Establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiate favourable terms, pricing, and contracts.
• Resolve vendor-related issues promptly to avoid disruption in the supply chain
• Achieve at least 5-10% cost savings annually on procurement expenses

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in cost control, budgeting, and identifying cost-saving initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health Package
• 13th Month Allowance
• Leave Allowance
• Free access to gym facilities nationwide
• Continuous Learning.