Procurement/Category Lead (Technical & Indirect) at Grand Cereals Limited

by Area Talk November 11, 2024

written by Area Talk November 11, 2024

Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings, utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules
Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
Ensure compliance to company guidelines, procurement policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts/purchase order award process
Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement
Provide analysis on costs for new and existing goods & services, and review cost reduction activities
Prepare reports and updates as and when required
Conduct research for new components and suppliers
Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation
Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance
Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues

Minimum of a HND or bachelors degree in social sciences
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
Excellent numerate and analytical skills
Good oral & written communication
Strong interpersonal, networking and influencing skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Excellent planning & organizational skills
Ability to work well under limited supervision
Great teamwork spirit

Method of Application

Interested and qualified Candidates should forward their Cv to
hr@grandcereals.com. Using Job Title as Subject of the Mail

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