Smart Partners was founded by Tijani Iyemifokhae , a graduate of Industrial Chemistry, University of Benin with MBA (Human Resources) Lagos State University Ojo. He has more than a decade work experiences that span across some leading law firms as Practice Development Manager.
At Fine and Country International (West Africa) he was the Head of Operations and Strategy. For the years spent at Fine and Country, he developed; Sales, Marketing, HR Structures and Policies, Business model and Operational Processes. Mr. Iyemifokhae has attended series of local (Lagos Business School) and International trainings. He is a talented Strategist with multitasking abilities.Job Summary
Our client is currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Procurement Officer who will be responsible for sourcing and procuring goods and services for their company.
The procurement officer will work closely with the estimation team to ensure that the company gets the best possible prices for the goods and services needed. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement within the construction industry.
Duties and Responsibilities
To adopt the most cost-effective purchasing processes to achieve best total acquisition cost and balance the requirements of internal customers & Procurement.
Development of an effective information system that provides optimal support to the whole estimation team.
Ensure that the appropriate metrics, i.e. measurement tools, are in place and being used effectively to monitor and explain overall procurement and vendor performance
Own the relationship between procurement and all its internal & external customers at market level.
Challenge demand requirements and manage client expectations to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.
Ensure delivery of all construction materials needed on site.
Communicate appropriate supply chain and procurement messages regarding strategies, process and policies to everyone, to ensure compliance and a common understanding of goals and targets.
Responsible for approving supplier selection for categories managed at an end market level.
Create and nurture an environment in which ethical and professional business values underlie all facet of procurement activity
Responsible for implementing category strategies and sourcing plans at end market level.
Develop a consistent approach such as internal SLA and vendor performance monitoring in all day-to-day tasks.
Understanding of financial evaluation and interpretation of supplier’s records and their key cost and business drivers.
Manage customer relationship and company’s projects, especially to execute category and sourcing strategies at end market level.
Ensure proper tracking of master agreements and contracts to ensure availability of up to date and accurate information
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a related field
Experience in construction items on both mainland and island is a plus and very needed
4+ years’ experience in procurement, contract management, or supply chain management
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong analytical and decision-making skills, and demonstrated ability to synthesize information from many sources
Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
A male candidate will be preferred.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
In-depth understanding of procurement processes, construction materials, and industry standards.
CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or similar certification.
