Procurement & Supply Chain Supervisor Job at Metro Africa Xpress (MAX)

MAX is a team of passionate people and a leading technology-enabled company driven by a vision to solve the mobility challenges in Africa. We want to get people and goods to their destinations hitch-free. It is personal for us because we understand the frustration of epileptic transportation. We are making mobility safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable through the deployment of high-performance technologies and operators.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement & Supply Chain Supervisor

Job Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description


  • We are looking for an innovative Procurement & Supply Chain Supervisor who will manage our company’s sourcing capabilities and supply chain.
  • You’ll be responsible for strategizing and negotiating with suppliers and vendors in order to acquire the most cost-effective deals and to reduce procurement expenses here at MAX.
  • You will spearhead the purchasing process from selecting suppliers to ensuring stock optimization, as well as provide guidance on sourcing and procurement processes.
  • As procurement & supply chain manager, you’ll specialize in implementing cost-effective purchases of all goods and services, as required by the company.
  • Ensuring quality control and adhering to the company’s policies and procedures on supply chain management will be some of your main priorities when carrying out this role.

What You’ll Do

  • Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective
  • Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors
  • Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms without compromising service delivery and quality
  • Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
  • Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Create and implement an effective procurement standard operating procedure, control of workflows, continuous business processes monitoring and elaboration of improvements in systems and processes.
  • Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.
  • Manage and monitor all transactional procurement including tendering processes, evaluation, contracting, contract management, legal considerations and payment conditions, contractors, performance evaluation and risk assessment.
  • Develop and manage the rosters of suppliers, elaborate supplier selection and evaluation, quality and performance measurement mechanisms.
  • Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
  • Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual procurement plans and progress reports as required.
  • Promote a zero-tolerance for violations of procurement policies and procedures.

What You’ll Need

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration.
  • Minimum of 5 years of work experience.
  • Proven experience managing supply chain operations.
  • In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.
  • Management and leadership skills.
  • Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a global context - Previous experience working in high-impact environments is preferred.
  • Proven track record of engagement with C-suite stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership skills; extensive experience in managing and mobilizing cross-functional teams.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in PDF to: recruitment@maxdrive.ai using the Job position as the subject of the mail.

Note

  • Document should be saved using your name and in PDF.
  • Ensure the subject is the same as the role.