The Role
Manage procurement, inventory, logistics, supplier relationships, and cost control. Oversee sourcing, negotiate contracts, ensure inventory accuracy and timely deliveries, support budgeting, lead and coach procurement staff, enforce compliance, and drive process improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In
Our client is an indigenous project delivery company with extensive experience across the Oil and Gas (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream), Industrial & Manufacturing, Power and FMCG sectors.
Job Summary
The Manager, Supply Chain is responsible for overseeing procurement, inventory management, logistics, and supplier relationship activities across the organization. The role ensures the efficient sourcing of goods and services, optimal inventory levels, effective logistics coordination, regulatory compliance, and cost optimization to support business operations and strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
• Support the development and implementation of procurement and supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee sourcing and procurement processes to ensure timely acquisition of goods and services.
• Negotiate favorable pricing, terms, and service agreements with suppliers and logistics service providers
Inventory & Logistics Management
• Oversee inventory planning and stock control to ensure material availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and tracking systems.
• Coordinate logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and supplies
Budget & Cost Management
• Support the Head of Department in preparing and managing the Supply Chain budget.
• Monitor departmental expenditure and ensure adherence to approved budgets
Team Leadership & People Management
• Supervise procurement and inventory personnel.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to team members.
• Ensure staff productivity and alignment with departmental goals and objectives.
Compliance & Process Improvement
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements relating to procurement and supply chain activities.
• Communicate updates to procurement and supply chain policies across the organization.
• Identify operational challenges and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 7–10 years relevant experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, or inventory management.
- Minimum of 3–5 years supervisory or managerial experience.
- Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent is an advantage
- Negotiation and influencing skills
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, or related discipline
- 7-10 years relevant experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, or inventory management
- 3-5 years supervisory or managerial experience
- Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent
- Negotiation and influencing skills
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The Company
What We Do
Alan&Grant is a People Development Company creating innovative HR & Organisational Development Solutions for result-driven organizations, focusing on improving performance and aligning the workforce.
