Senior Inventory and Procurement Manager

• Coordinate the accurate completion of purchase requisitions from each department.
• Review requisitions/purchase requisitions for the procurement of departmental items, ensuring they are properly approved and within budget.
• Support sourcing, processing, and evaluation of valid quotations/tenders for approved items;
• Review vendor registration documentation as part of the pre-qualification process.
• Engage in negotiations of quotations from vendors/suppliers for operational requirements with the guidance of the Procurement Manager.
• Support processing of import documentation requirements and logistics management.
• Ensure all purchase orders are authorized by Management, dispatched to vendors for acknowledgment, and filed with supporting documents.
• Review vendor invoices and ensure they are in line with PO and contract terms and process payment requests for payments due.
• Support contracts management effectively according to agreed terms and process renewals for contracts when due.
• Co-ordinate and manage cost of sales requirements from the requesting units/departments;
• Support the implementation and administration of inventory management policies and procedures across business jurisdictions.
• Provide support for the maintenance of updated inventory records on QuickBooks software.
• Be abreast of the latest inventory management and material handling tools, technology, and procedures.
• Ensure appropriate authorization for the release of stocks as well as proper documentation for relocation of items;
• Proactively track the movement of inventory items from one location to another;
• Update system records of items against physical balances.
• Support periodic demand planning to determine needs and requirements for goods and services
• Generate reports periodically as may be required.
• Other administrative duties that may be assigned.

Requirements:

• A minimum of HND in relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years post-NYSC experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management and/or administrative environment
• Integrity and ability to deal with confidential information are essential.
• Ability to define and understand technical requirements.
• Good sourcing and negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite
• Good working knowledge of data processing and management
• Ability to work and deliver promptly within tight timelines with minimal supervision.
• Good working knowledge of Quickbooks software system.
• Strong numeric and analytical skills
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven administrative skills