PROCUREMENT MANAGER Job at The LSG Group

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. Vacancy exists at Sky Chefs, Lagos, a brand of LSG Group.

Job Position: PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Job Location: Lagos

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 skills
? Possess intercultural sensitivity
? Fluency in English
 

Method of Application

Qualified candidates who matches the above profile should kindly send their CV to justin.amadi@lsgskychefs.com