Head of Procurement
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We are seeking to hire a Head of Procurement who will be responsible for developing and executing the procurement strategy across Nugi Group and its affiliated entities. The role ensures cost efficiency, compliance, supplier performance optimisation, and alignment with the Group’s strategic objectives.
Min Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Senior level
Experience Length:
7 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 9 to 5
Applicant Location:
Cross River, Nigeria
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
Strategic Procurement & Planning:
- Develop and implement a Group-wide procurement strategy aligned with business goals
- Establish approved vendor frameworks across all subsidiaries
- Lead annual procurement planning and budgeting
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements
Supplier & Vendor Management:
- Source, evaluate, and onboard vendors using due diligence procedures
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, SLAs, and payment terms
- Maintain and update a centralised supplier database
- Conduct periodic supplier performance reviews
Contract & Compliance Management:
- Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts in collaboration with legal teams
- Ensure compliance with: Company procurement policies, Applicable laws and regulatory frameworks
- Implement audit trails for procurement transactions
Financial Control & Cost Management:
- Monitor procurement budgets and expenditure
- Approve purchase requests within delegated authority
- Implement cost control mechanisms and value-for-money assessments
Process & Systems Optimisation:
- Design and enforce procurement SOPs
- Introduce automation tools and procurement tracking systems
- Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping
Team Leadership & Reporting:
- Supervise procurement staff and assign responsibilities
- Review weekly, monthly, and quarterly procurement reports
- Provide performance evaluations and training
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Cost savings (achieved (% reduction in procurement spend)
- Supplier performance and SLA compliance
- Procurement cycle time
- Budget adherence
- Audit and compliance score
- Vendor diversification ratio
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Law, or related field
- Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) – preferred
- Professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) – highly desirable
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in procurement or supply chain management
- Experience across multi-sector operations (tech, services, logistics)
Key Skills:
- Contract negotiation and drafting
- Strategic sourcing
- Financial analysis and budgeting
- Leadership and team management
- Strong legal/compliance awareness
- ERP/procurement software proficiency
- Behavioural Competencies
- High integrity and accountability
- Strong analytical and decision-making ability
- Commercial awareness
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Remuneration: NGN 500,000 – 700,000 monthly (depending on experience and qualifications)
Location: Applicants must be willing to reside or relocate to Calabar at the start of employment.
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