Purchasing Manager Needed!!!

A real estate development company located in Ikoyi, Lagos with international affiliations is currently seeking a Purchasing Manager.

JOB DESCRIPTION
a)       Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
b)       Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
c)       Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
d)        Control purchasing department budgets.


e)       Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
f)         Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
g)       Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
h)        Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
i)         Represent the organization in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
j)         Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
k)         Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
l)         Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
m)      Propose improvements to the current purchasing system that will improve vendor relationships and lower the cost of doing business
n)        Collaborate with inventory control and sales to develop metrics for gauging inventory level needs and then maintaining those levels throughout the year
o)       Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
p)       Take the lead in creating profitable ways to manage obsolete and slow-moving stock to help offset losses
q)       Assist in developing more effective invoicing and collecting processes
r)         Providing any other such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by any of the senior executives which shall not be considered inconsistent with a position of this nature.

 

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a large food mall with hands on experience in purchasing large quantity of food items.
• Knowledge of Lagos markets and deciphering best prices for staple foods.
• A street-smart, yet composed individual who can proactively handle changing environments and situations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and use of Excel in calculating and reporting etc.

 

Interested candidates should forward updated CVs to alexandernelsonjobs@elderadvisory.onmicrosoft.com using Purchasing Manager as the subject of the mail.