Indirect Procurement Manager at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc

Job Title: Indirect Procurement Manager

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 Instructions:

The application deadline is on 20th January, 2025. Qualified and interested candidates can: Click here to apply online. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Website:
Official Job Website:  https://www.pzcussons.com/

Note:

Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.