Senior supply chain manager

Company Description

The organization is an Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and has
developed mutually beneficial longstanding relationships with several other
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and renowned International Supply
Chain Companies across continents. These valuable relationships have given us a competitive edge in our procurement and logistics business in the oil and gas, food and beverage, manufacturing, and power-generating industries. Our key objectives are to offer clients a world-class service that ensures equipment, materials, and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price. We strive to offer an appropriate level of quality and ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule and in compliance with the client’s specifications and expectations.

Job Description

• Provide leadership to the procurement team including mentoring, skills, development, career progression, and day-to-day operational guidance.
• Promote integrity, professionalism, and adherence to the company’s ethical standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in all areas of supply chain activity and participate in improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
• Drive and ensure compliance with all regional and global policies, procedures, and quality accreditations.
• Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) as necessary to support project pursuit opportunities.
• Perform bid analysis and make recommendations in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Leverage global supply chain resources and knowledge to deliver best-class solutions.
• Manage inter-company purchases in line with corporate objectives.
• Manage logistics and inventory in line with Project requirements to minimize cost, increase efficiency, and reduce obsolescence.
• Manage warehouse functions as necessary to optimize service to internal customers and ensure compliance with health and safety rules.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including import/export tariffs and documentation, trade compliance, customs, and revenue.
• Manage and undertake expediting activities across all third-party and inter-company supply chains.
• Management of the Facilities function including all third-party contracts to provide adequate protection.
• Management of other functional areas as required by the business which may include Quality, HSE etc

Qualifications

•  First Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower in Engineering or any other related field with Business/Social Science.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Supply Chain process in a structured business environment- Oiland gas, and Chemical (OGC) projects
• Background and-or CIPS Membership (or any other equivalent Supply Chain Professional Body).
•  Knowledge of equipment and materials common in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects.
• Possess sound knowledge of both Export & Import processes.
• Experience in freight shipping logistics and forwarding operations with outsourcing nationally and internationally.
• Must have vast experience in government relations (CUSTOMS, NIMASA, NPA, NNPC, DPR, etc).
• Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels
• Sound Knowledge of SAP/ ERP Systems
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Consistent ability to meet and adhere to deadlines
• Result-oriented, creative, with lots of initiative &drive, and sound ethical values.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems
• Entrepreneurial ability to analyse problems and strategize for better.solutions

Additional Information

work mode: Full-time

Unit / Department: Oil and Gas
Directly Reports To General Manager, Vice Chairman