Procurement & Supply Chain Supervisor at Metro Africa Xpress (MAX.NG)

Procurement & Supply Chain Supervisor at Metro Africa Xpress (MAX.NG). Please ensure you read the job requirements before applying for this position.

Metro Africa Xpress (MAX.NG) – We are a team of passionate people and a leading technology-enabled company driven by a vision to solve the mobility challenges in Africa. We want to get people and goods to their destinations hitch-free. It is personal for us because we understand the frustration of epileptic transportation. We are making mobility safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable through the deployment of high-performance technologies and operators.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement & Supply Chain Supervisor

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for an innovative Procurement & Supply Chain Supervisor who will manage our company’s sourcing capabilities and supply chain.
• You’ll be responsible for strategizing and negotiating with suppliers and vendors in order to acquire the most cost-effective deals and to reduce procurement expenses here at MAX.
• You will spearhead the purchasing process from selecting suppliers to ensuring stock optimization, as well as provide guidance on sourcing and procurement processes.
• As procurement & supply chain manager, you’ll specialize in implementing cost-effective purchases of all goods and services, as required by the company.
• Ensuring quality control and adhering to the company’s policies and procedures on supply chain management will be some of your main priorities when carrying out this role.

What You’ll Do

• Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective
• Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors
• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms without compromising service delivery and quality
• Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Create and implement an effective procurement standard operating procedure, control of workflows, continuous business processes monitoring and elaboration of improvements in systems and processes.
• Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.
• Manage and monitor all transactional procurement including tendering processes, evaluation, contracting, contract management, legal considerations and payment conditions, contractors, performance evaluation and risk assessment.
• Develop and manage the rosters of suppliers, elaborate supplier selection and evaluation, quality and performance measurement mechanisms.
• Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual procurement plans and progress reports as required.
• Promote a zero-tolerance for violations of procurement policies and procedures.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience.
• Proven experience managing supply chain operations.
• In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.
• Management and leadership skills.
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a global context – Previous experience working in high-impact environments is preferred.
• Proven track record of engagement with C-suite stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills; extensive experience in managing and mobilizing cross-functional teams.

Application Closing Date

20th May, 2022.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in PDF to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Document should be saved using your name and in PDF.
• Ensure the subject is the same as the role.