Procurement Manager Job at Newrest Nigeria EPZE

Newrest Nigeria EPZE is a specialist in out-of-home food service, it is the only major Catering company active in all Catering and related Hospitality segments: Airline Catering, Buy-on-Board, Duty-free on Board, Contract Catering, Remote Site and Support Services, Rail Catering, Airport and Motorway Retail Concession. With an employee base of over 29,500 employees world-wide in 57 countries, Newrest offers career opportunities within a Group that is constantly looking for new talents for our numerous subsidiaries spread out on five continents. Join Newrest to participate in an exciting entrepreneurial adventure offering unique career opportunities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Manager

Job Location: Airport Road, Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Category: Procurement

Mission

• Review, update and implement the procurement policy for the company.
• Assess the strategic and financial impact of the company’s procurement activities to ensure procurement practices are directed towards achieving cost efficiency.
• Responsible for ensuring quality of materials, equipment, etc. procured and ensure specifications and quality standards are met.
• Identify key strategic suppliers/ vendors and develop and maintain lasting relationships/ strategic alliances to facilitate product sourcing and procurement.
• Develop and oversee proper management of relationships with third-party service providers within the supply chain such as transporters, customs/ clearing agents, etc., and ensure compliance with agreed service levels.
• Facilitate the establishment of effective vendor selection criteria, oversee vendor performance evaluation and compliance to service level agreements, and enforce sanctions on erring suppliers.
• Coordinate the company’s supply chain processes (local and International) to ensure consistent product availability and optimal stock levels.
• Oversee the procurement process as well as the contracting and tendering process for all categories of goods/services.
• Manage price negotiations to ensure the company gets best value for goods and services while managing its overall cost exposure.
• Monitor and coordinate delivery of goods from suppliers (local and overseas) to ensure timely delivery of goods to appropriate locations.
• Supervise and monitor the logistics and shipping process including investigating delays, reviewing documentation etc.
• Ensure adherence to legal and financial requirements during product/ equipment/ materials shipping and importation processes.
• Continually review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of procurement’s policies, processes and procedures and identify improvement opportunities.
• Liaise with the Stores (Airline and Food) to ensure regular update on activities and requirements.
• Generate weekly, monthly, and annual procurement reports.
• Ensure continuous delivery and supply of goods and services that meet service level agreements.
• Strict adherence with procurement cycle time.
• Overall responsibility for managing all LPOs.
• And any other job that might be assigned by MD or management due to exigencies of duty

Profile

• BS Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration
• Proven working experience as Purchasing Manager, Agent or Officer
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Ability to gather and analyse data and to work with figures
• Solid judgement along with decision making skills
• Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
• A knack for negotiation and networking
• Working experience of vendor management software
• Strong leadership capabilities

Skills:

• Analytical mind
• Attitude positive
• Action oriented
• Attention to details
• Leadership
• Transparence
• Team player
• Forecasting
• Excel
• Data analysis