Technical Procurement Officer at a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Company - Michael Stevens Consulting

Michael Stevens Consulting - Our client in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMGC) industry is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Procurement Officer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

The Ideal Candidate

• The Technical Procurement Officer is responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted flow of essential technical materials and equipment required for our manufacturing processes.

Job Description

• Attending material request applications from departments.
• Preparation and issuance of Requisition for quote/invitation to bids to suppliers.
• Negotiate based on the standard procurement guidelines and metrics which include pricing,
• quality, specifications, timeline to delivery and payment terms and ensure items are gotten in a cost-effective manner.
• Place orders according to superior requirements and track the delivery of items based on agreed timelines.
• Follow up in enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Responsible for material utilization rate and material suggestion feedback collection.
• Keeping update of Purchase.
• Dispatch of trade and operational vendor invoices to finance.
• Participate actively in the supplier’s selection and undertake performance reviews.
• Ensure that the goods/services purchased are at the best TCO & contract conditions.
• Negotiating contracts with suppliers to make business savings.
• Ensure that the goods & services purchased are in accordance with the Purchase Requisition (PR).

The Person

• Be analytical and proactive.
• Have strong planning skills.
• Have strong negotiation skills.
• Possess relationship management skills.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills with sound proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Have sound Excel analysis skills with ERP/SAP.

Qualifications

• First Degree.
• Member of professional body– CIPS, CISCM or any other relevant professional designations

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years practical experience with FMCG or high pace manufacturing environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online