Procurement Category Manager

Berger Paint Nigeria

Supply Chain & Procurement

Responsibilities:

• Supervises the coordination and evaluation of the procurement process for the organisation.
• Oversees end-to-end procurement projects.
• Approves all requisitions and purchase orders before purchase.
• Approves the ordering of necessary raw materials and goods.
• Designs and develops, and ensures implementation of procurement strategies to maintain security of supply and optimum value for money.
• Sets policy and guidelines for delivering a cost-effective procurement process for the business.
• Builds and develops key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business.
• Develops and implements changes to newly developed processes to enhance the procurement of goods and services.
• Discovers profitable suppliers and initiates business and organisation partnerships.
• Approves and reviews procurement policies and procedures.
• Tracks and reports key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Analyzes market trends and provides recommendations to enhance procurement effectiveness and drive performance.
• Foresees alterations with negotiations with suppliers and clients and comes to a compromise while maintaining quality standards.
• Performs risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
• Controls spending and builds a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supply chain manager

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience
• BSc. Degree in a relevant course of study