Vacancy for Procurement Manager at Proximity Communications

Proximity Communications - We are a Marketing Communications Consortium of talented specialists and firms located within the heart of Africa , dedicated to releasing the creative energies.

Proximity Communications is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Reporting to: Managing Director

Job Objectives:
General sourcing and purchasing of goods and services at best rates for the company according to its available budget. Close control of purchasing budgets, negotiating with suppliers, ensuring delivery schedules are met and preparing ongoing reports for other managers.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Researching for new suppliers
• Keep database of existing suppliers
• Following market trends
• Liaising with suppliers
• Projecting stock levels
• Negotiating prices with suppliers
• Reviewing tenders
• Following up with suppliers concerning delivery times
• Managing budgets
• Preparing reports

Accountability:
The performance of the Procurement Manager will be judged on the following basis:

• Ability to reduce company spending by 20% of previous year
• Timely preparation of reports

Skills, Competencies and Requirements:

• High level of Computer Literacy (must be able to use MS WORD, EXCEL, and POWERPOINT)
• Relationship management
• Communication and interpersonal relations
• Customer service and relations
• Finance and budgeting
• Planning and organizing
• Decision-Making Skills
• Negotiating and networking
• Good judgment and analytical ability
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Leadership and teamwork
• Problem-solving
• Commercial awareness

Educational Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum of university degree or equivalent
• 3-5 years working experience

Mode of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should send CVs to: tosin.oyefuga@proximitynigeria.com
Closing Date: March 17, 2014