Head of Procurement

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain category strategies for key spend areas (raw materials, MRO, logistics, IT, facilities, professional services).
• Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) models to evaluate supplier proposals beyond unit price.
• Lead supplier risk assessments (financial health, geopolitical, single-source vulnerabilities) and create mitigation plans.
• Manage supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with legal to ensure contracts comply with local/international laws, trade regulations, and company policies.
• Drive cost savings through volume discounts, rebate agreements, and long-term frame contracts.
• Coordinate with the receiving warehouse and quality teams on inbound logistics, inspection, and non-conforming material handling.
• Lead cost reduction projects using should-cost models, benchmarking, and make-vs- buy analyses.
• Conduct internal audits of procurement files, bid documentation, and approval trails.
• Lead rapid response procurement during supply disruptions (price spikes, natural disasters, logistics strikes).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of delivering year-over-year cost savings (e.g., 5-15% annually).
• Strong knowledge of Procurement systems (SAP Ariba, Oracle Procurement, Coupa, or Similar).
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with both direct and indirect procurement categories.
• A master’s degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain) is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or supply chain risk management framework

Remuneration: NGN 800,000 - 1 Million.