Food Concepts commenced operations in 2001. From inception, our aim has been clear-cut and focused: to revolutionize the food sector in West Africa and to deliver extraordinary satisfaction to our stakeholders.
Since launching in 2004, Chicken Republic (Subsidiary of Food concepts) has already opened 55 stores in Nigeria and Ghana. On this basis, we are proud of the brand’s hard-earned reputation as the fastest growing chicken QSR in West Africa and the number 1 chicken QSR in Nigeria (both in revenues and number of outlets). In addition, Chicken Republic was ranked as one of Nigeria’s top 20 brands across all categories (Financial Standards Awards 2009).
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Procurement Manager
Requisition ID: 783 Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description
To develop, implement and manage effective, best-in-class systems for the effective management of supplier relationships and interfaces with Food Concepts ensuring the organization obtains best value for goods and services provided by suppliers.
Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Procurement Management:
Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
Plan and approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
Oversight of the supplier evaluation and purchase negotiation process.
Work with other operational planning staff to analyse the material needs of the organization and create a procurement plan
Monitor the purchasing reports for all agreements with suppliers and vendors.
Monitor and report the company’s purchases and spend
Provide periodic reports to management on purchasing activities and efficient utilisation of spend
Constantly communicate and educate internal users on processes put in place for interfacing with suppliers, procurement of goods/services and contracting
Define, implement and manage processes aimed at ensuring that only credible suppliers are registered to conduct business with Food Concepts and also put in place an effective framework for the performance management of the suppliers
Risk and Cost Management:
Manage unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
Perform risk management for supply contract
Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
Protection of Food Concepts from possible risks related to the procurement of goods and services
Examine and test existing contracts
Ensure clear audit trail, process transparency and clarity of roles of individual parties in the Procurement process
Manage the budget on company’s overall cost of sales and Procurement Department annual expense
Key Performance Indicators:
Quality of business suppliers
The quality/ yield of cost saving initiatives provided
Procurement turnaround time
Quality of goods/services procured
Quality of risk management/prevention of risk exposure in the procurement process
Knowledge Requirements:
Knowledge of Inventory Management
Knowledge of Cost management
Knowledge of applicable legislations, as well as policies and procedures
Demonstrates expertise in Procurement management
Job Specifications
Educational Requirements:
A good First Degree in Social / Management / Physical Sciences
Possession of a Post graduate degree in Human Resources/Business Administration/Supply Chain Management or related field is an added advantage
Professional Requirements:
Membership of the CIPS, CILS, CILCS, CISCOM, Lean Six Sigma or any other related professional qualification is required.
Experience Requirements:
5-6 years’ experience in a similar role, especially in the QSR/Food Industry sector
Decision Expectations:
Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms