Purchasing Manager at a Leading Oil and Gas Company - Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Hamilton Lloyd and Associates - Our client is one of Nigeria’s leading Oil and Gas Company. Due to internal expansion and re-structuring, they are looking to hire suitable qualified candidates in the capacity below:

Job Title: Purchasing Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Summary

• The Purchasing Manager shall provide strategic procurement sourcing services for the company.
• He/she will plan and organize the transfer of goods and materials from manufacturers and suppliers to clients.
• The incumbent shall ensure all procurement, supply and shipping are efficient.
• He/she should have the responsibility of performing engagements of the overall control framework, including identifying controllership and compliance process gaps and implement, if needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for order placement, timing, supply and demand.
• Responsible for supervising company’s procurement activities and working closely with the selected suppliers/OEMs.
• Provide leadership for the purchasing department and motivate staff to achieve maximum performance and efficiency.
• Ensure that the purchasing department works within all of the companies operational procedures.
• Continuously monitor, evaluate and improve supplier performance.
• Source for the most affordable materials from manufacturing companies.
• Monitor delivery times to ensure they are on time.
• Ensures adequate supply of all required materials, components and equipment.
• Manage the procurement supplier relationships for the company.
• Responsible for sourcing alternative items for buyers and customers.
• Develop sourcing strategies and manage commodity cost initiatives.
• Resolve disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers.
• Manage, develop and improve the purchasing team.
• Review all contracts agreements to achieve ‘best price best quality’ purchasing.
• Prepare and process requisitions, purchase orders and invoices for purchases.
• Give sourcing input to colleagues to aid business planning and development.
• Make recommendations and advise senior management on all purchasing issues.
• Maintain records of supplier contracts, agreements, goods ordered received.
• Control the purchase order and supply of all procured items and services.
• Negotiate price and terms of products with suppliers.

Person’s Specification

• Qualification: A degree in any related course.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ work experience

Additional Requirement:

• Strong negotiating skill, leadership and influencing skills.
• Business acumen, supply chain management skills and attention to details.
• Hardworking and unbeatable positive attitude.
• Understanding of internet marketing
• Have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent judgement and decision making.
• Plan and Supply Chain management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the freight and transport industries.

Application Closing Date
19th December, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: [email protected] Kindly make the subject of the mail the "Job Title"

Note:Only successful candidates will be contacted.