Indirect Procurement Manager at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc Full Time NEW

Job Title: Indirect Procurement Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR001820
Location: Nigeria Head Office
Job type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end indirect procurement process covering Marketing, Energy, MRO, Engineering Capex, Facilities, IT and Business Services spend.
• To provide value driven procurement support to a variety of internal stakeholders
• To work with stakeholders in building and managing supplier relationships.
• Develop a clear understanding of supplier portfolio, capabilities and reliability to support business needs.
• Implement sourcing strategies that deliver innovation, quality, and cost benefits.
• Negotiate with indirect suppliers to secure beneficial terms for the business.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, with a view to maintaining long-term, beneficial relationships.
• Uphold internal and external procurement policies, as well as governing policies, regulations and laws.

Tasks will include:

• Sourcing
• Managing business tendering processes including RFI/ RFQ, bid evaluation and recommendation.
• Managing and updating the Preferred Supplier List
• Commercial negotiations and contracting
• Supplier performance management
• Spend analysis
• Tracking Indirect Procurement KPIs
• Be a key contact for all procure to pay activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Materials Management or related fields. MBA/ CIPS will be an added advantage.

Technical/Professional Experience :

• Able to communicate in English, speaking, reading and writing.
• IT skills, MS Excel, PowerPoint, SAP etc.
• Diagnosis skills and Problem-solving techniques / tools.
• Knowledge in Project Management.
• 3-5 years supply chain work experience.
• Previous experience in Indirect procurement function preferred.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2025.