Senior Supply Chain Manager needed at Proten

Job Description

• Provide leadership to the procurement team including mentoring, skills, development, career progression, and day-to-day operational guidance.
• Promote integrity, professionalism, and adherence to the company’s ethical standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in all areas of supply chain activity and participate in improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
• Drive and ensure compliance with all regional and global policies, procedures, and quality accreditations.
• Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) as necessary to support project pursuit opportunities.
• Perform bid analysis and make recommendations in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Leverage global supply chain resources and knowledge to deliver best-class solutions.
• Manage inter-company purchases in line with corporate objectives.
• Manage logistics and inventory in line with Project requirements to minimize cost, increase efficiency, and reduce obsolescence.
• Manage warehouse functions as necessary to optimize service to internal customers and ensure compliance with health and safety rules.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including import/export tariffs and documentation, trade compliance, customs, and revenue.
• Manage and undertake expediting activities across all third-party and inter-company supply chains.
• Management of the Facilities function including all third-party contracts to provide adequate protection.
• Management of other functional areas as required by the business which may include Quality, HSE etc

Qualifications

•  First Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower in Engineering or any other related field with Business/Social Science.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Supply Chain process in a structured business environment- Oil, gas, and Chemical (OGC) projects
• Background and-or CIPS Membership (or any other equivalent Supply Chain Professional Body).
•  Knowledge of equipment and materials common in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects.
• Possess sound knowledge of both Export & Import processes.
• Experience in freight shipping logistics and forwarding operations with outsourcing nationally and internationally.
• Must have vast experience in government relations (CUSTOMS, NIMASA, NPA, NNPC, DPR, etc).
• Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels
• Sound Knowledge of SAP/ ERP Systems
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Consistent ability to meet and adhere to deadlines
• Result-oriented, creative, with lots of initiative &drive, and sound ethical values.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems
• Entrepreneurial ability to analyse problems and strategize for better.solutions