Head, Procurement at Fosad Consulting — Lagos, Nigeria

About The Role

To design, develop and review policies, processes and procedure (PPP) in line with world class procurement best practices
Implement the use of Procurement &Logistics PPP for efficient implementation of policies to ensure reduction in turn-around time
To provide direction for the Procurement & logistics department
To coordinate and oversee team members’ compliance to policies, processes and procedures
To ensure and carry out negotiations and reviews of prices are carried out in favourable terms to the organisation to achieve savings
To provide direction and guidance to the subordinate staff

Minimum of 13 years post-graduation work experience in a reputable establishment, out of which 6 years must have been spent in procurement preferably in a telecom environment
3 years supervisory/managerial capacity
Keen analytical mind
Detailed and optimum attention to details
Ability to work without supervision
Good negotiation skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Database Administration
Financial Acumen
Planning and Budgeting skills
Planning and Organising skills
Procurement Management skills
Supplier Management skills
Proficiency in the use of basic Microsoft Office Suite Applications.

Main Internal Contacts: All departments within the company
Main External Contacts: All suppliers, competitors, industries in similar operations

First degree in business-related discipline or Engineering
Post-graduate qualification in business-related discipline
Professional certification in Purchasing and Supply chain Management or Logistics and supply Chain Management
Minimum of 13 years post-graduation work experience in a reputable establishment, out of which 6 years must have been spent in procurement preferably in a telecom environment
3 years supervisory/managerial capacity