Diageo Nigeria: Procurement Manager

Posted on December 11th, 2009 in Logistics Jobs in Nigeria

Diageo is recruiting for a Procurement Manager.

Responsible for the development of stretching category strategies that clearly deliver our Procurement Functional Value agenda for all areas of the business.

Responsible for the promotion of most effective and efficient use of company’s funds in the acquisition of goods and services through procurement of the right quality at the right price on time and in full.

Prepare professional commodity bid-templates and follow-up evaluation of prospective supplier’s tenders against service, quality and cost parameters.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

ESSENTIAL

University Degree in any commercially biased-discipline, with proven relevant 7+ years post-qualification – including some quality procurement-functional experience within a forward thinking, fast-paced and value-adding blue-chip FMCG environment

Professional procurement qualification desirable (CIPS/ISM/MBA), and capable of rapidly developing full understanding of world-class Procurement systems and practices.

Strong commercial acumen, with excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills, both verbal and written with ability to readily engage and influence a range of colleagues and senior stakeholders

Analytical, numerate, enthusiastic, tenacious. Sound commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to the wider business process outside immediate Functional responsibilities

Excellent attention to detail, and ability to prepare clear and professional presentations or reports for utilisation at senior levels

Able to deal with ambiguity, and manage multiple relationships in a matrixed environment, with an ability to take criticism and learn from feedback

Strong IT skills base, including intermediate proficiency in Office applications.

DESIRABLE

Previous experience of working within or closely with an FMCG Procurement Function (prior SAP experience an advantage) for an extended period

Proven track record of delivery in challenging & complex business environments.

Strong communication skills evident in the ability to work in a team environment and build great relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and end users.

Full understanding of Nigerian Import/Export constraints, duties and taxation

Previous experience of working in developing economies would be an advantage

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