Procurement Manager at H&Y Furniture Manufacturers

Procurement Manager

About H & Y Furniture Manufacturers

H & Y Furniture Manufacturers is a lifestyle design and space enhancement company dedicated to improving the lives of people wherever they live, work or play. As a full service furniture manufacturing company in Lagos Nigeria, we specialize in designing, manufacturing and installing modular furniture for all kinds of spaces – business, educational and residential projects.

Job summary:

Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Directly Reports to: Managing Director, FOM, HR
Directly Supervises: Procurement officer

Job Description: Procurement Manager

Responsible for various Procurement activities related to the operation of the business and will advise on strategies, research, requirements, and planning with a focus on cost optimization and high-performance ratios on products and services.

Strategy & Budget:

Embed the procurement strategy, objectives and programs into the longer-term strategic financial plans for the business
Provide a strategic, efficient and flexible procurement service which will deliver optimum value for money, cost savings and best quality of service
Create and implement regional procurement strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and incorporate the growing complexities and challenges within industry
Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability

Relationship Management:

Development of the vendors to ensure that all deliverables; cost, quality, technical support, process control, logistics and the overall service levels are achieved and ongoing improvements sustained
Develop key relationships with the businss stakeholders and supply partner to improve process
Nurtures relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for company
Explore business opportunities and contribute to the develpoment of supply arrangement

General Operations Management:

Ensure goods purchased are in accordance with specified requirements and match given specifications by the clients or the project teams
Ensure goods purchased are in accordance with the company policies and procedures such as raising of PO’s etc

People Management:

Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports
Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required

Process improvement:

Review current processes for procurement and make recommendations where appropriate.

Organisational Relationships:

Directly Reports to: Managing Director, FOM, HR
Directly Supervises: Procurement officer

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

Good First Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or relevant discipline
Possession of a higher degree(s), such as M.Sc, MBA, is desirable
Minimum of five (5)years of proven working experience as a Procurement referably in a Furniture manufacturing environment
Strong strategic orientation
Strong operational orientation

Key Competency Requirements:

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across functions, organizations, and suppliers/vendors
Demonstrated ability to resolve complex process/systems problems
Demonstrated project management, project planning, scheduling, and tracking abilities
Ability to establish organizational objectives and relevant metrics
Experience giving presentations to senior executives
Strong influence/negotiation skills
Experienced in the creation, negotiation, and administration of contracts
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Salary
N200,000 – N350,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2024.