Job Title: Purchasing Manager (Supermarket)
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Summary
- The purchasing manager is responsible for Identifying and sourcing goods, products, and services required for the organization’s operations.
Key Responsibilities
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- Establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and evaluating supplier performance.
- Analyzing prices, discounts, and terms to ensure cost-effective purchases while maintaining quality standards.
- Managing inventory levels, ensuring sufficient stock, and minimizing excess or obsolete inventory. Creating and adhering to procurement budgets and developing long-term purchasing strategies.
- Identifying and mitigating potential supply chain risks and disruptions.
- Ensuring all purchasing activities adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Managing a team of purchasing professionals, providing guidance, and overseeing their daily activities. Identifying opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and efficiency enhancements in the purchasing process.
- Collaborating with various departments within the organization to understand their purchasing needs and aligning procurement strategies accordingly.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is often required. Some positions may prefer candidates with a master’s degree
- 10 years of relevant work experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, with a track record of successful procurement operations and vendor management.
- Strong analytical abilities to assess market trends, supplier performance.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills are crucial for interacting with suppliers. Understanding of procurement laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
Remuneration
- Negotiable.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Deadline: August 10, 2023
Job Features
Job Category | Procurement/ Purchasing |