Supply Chain Manager
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Job summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving efficient procurement processes, optimising supply chain costs, improving product availability, and ensuring seamless coordination of supply chain activities across the organisation.
Min Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Senior level
Experience Length:
7 years
Language Requirement:
English
Work Type:
Full Time
Working Hours:
8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Nigeria
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute effective procurement and supply chain strategies.
- Oversee sourcing, purchasing, vendor selection, negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
- Analyse procurement costs, pricing trends, supplier performance, and purchasing patterns.
- Develop strategies to reduce procurement costs without compromising product quality.
- Ensure timely procurement and availability of products across branches.
- Coordinate procurement, warehousing, inventory planning, logistics, and distribution activities.
- Conduct supplier evaluations, market research, and cost-benefit analyses.
- Establish procurement budgets, performance indicators, and reporting systems.
- Identify supply chain risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Use data analytics to improve demand forecasting, purchasing decisions, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with Finance, Inventory, Warehouse, and Operations teams to improve overall supply chain performance.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- A Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or any related discipline is mandatory.
- Minimum of 7 years' relevant experience, with substantial hands-on experience in procurement and supply chain management.
- Experience studying outside Nigeria is an added advantage.
- Proven experience in a structured retail, FMCG, or large-scale distribution organisation.
- Exceptional analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into strategic business decisions.
- Strong procurement, negotiation, vendor management, and cost optimisation skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and analytical reporting tools.
- Strong commercial awareness, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities.
- Professional certifications such as CIPS, CSCP, or related qualifications are an added advantage.
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