Responsibilitie(s):

• ?Develop and coordinate the implementation of the strategies, plans, policies and procedures for procurement and requirements of the plant to deliver the target benefits and financial savings.
  ?Liaise with the warehouse and logistics department, ensuring alignment of goals and objectives in the purchasing of materials and equipments
  ?Develop and maintain an operating manual of procurement policies and procedures and ensures compliance with the policies
  ?Source and manage vendors to ensure their performance conforms with agreed contractual obligations
  ?Manage sourcing processes, Request for Proposals (RFP) compilation, evaluation of suppliers’ responses and negotiation with suppliers including long term purchasing agreements.
  ?Develop a supply base capable of responding to the changing needs of the Company and supporting renegotiation of existing supply arrangements, including new Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  ?Establish and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers to achieve quality standards and maintain improvements on a continuous basis.
  ?Establish processes and develop training to improve supplier quality, delivery, technology and cost performance of the plant
  ?Conduct value for money analysis for goods and services required by the plant including quotation exercises and alternative sourcing arrangements to identify improvement areas that will reduce overall costs for the business.
  ?Maintain up-to-date database of qualified vendors and suppliers of goods and services to the plant
  ?Manage relationships with relevant government agencies to ensure prompt delivery of procured commodities
  ?Liaise with user departments and suppliers to ensure that items procured meet specifications
  ?Liaise with Warehouse and Logistics Unit to follow up on the delivery and storage of procured commodities to user department
  ?Handle the preparation and processing of purchase orders in line with procurement policies and procedures
  ?Conduct market research to gather information of current prices and price movements on different and critical inputs (materials, equipment/spares and finished) and advises on pricing and buying strategies
  ?Compile and maintain complete and updated records of procurement by the plant
  ?The Periodic evaluation of vendor’s performance and recommend to management on delisting of non performing vendors.
  ?Supervise the activities of the procurement officers within the department.
  Data Privacy & Protection: – Implement data protection policies and practices of Transcorp. – Ensure compliance with the NDPR and other data protection laws, data protection policies. – Undertake Data Protection Impact Assessment as applicable to curb the risk during data processing operations.

Qualification/Experience Requirement(s):

• ?First Degree in Accounting, Engineering, Social Sciences, Management, Business Administration or related discipline
  Masters or an MBA is an added advantage
• ?Membership of relevant Professional bodies e.g. Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supply Administrators of Nigeria (CIPSAN)
  Minimum of 8 years cognate experience in similar role with at least 3 years in a supervisory position