Fastizers Food and Confectionery Limited is a rapidly emerging Food Manufacturing Company.
We are sourcing for an experienced Procurement Manager to be responsible for the supply of raw materials and services essential for our company’s operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for finding the most cost effective deals and suppliers. The Procurement Manager’s role is to discover the best ways to optimize our Procurement expenses so that the company can invest in its growth and people.

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Reports to: ED (Operations)

Responsible for: All purchasing related activities

Functions and responsibilities
1. Forecasting levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels;

2. Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality;

3. Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers and relevant internal departments.

4. Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, building and maintaining good relationships with them;

5. Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors;

6. Negotiating and agreeing contracts, monitoring their progress and checking the quality of service provided.

7. Processing payments and invoices; keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future.

8. Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities.

9. Developing an organization’s purchasing strategy from analysis of purchase history;

10. Producing reports on purchasing activities

11. Ensuring suppliers are aware of the organization’s purchasing policies and procedures

12. Attending meetings and trade conferences and to upgrade exposure in the industry.




REQUIREMENTS
• A minimum of BSc/HND degree in supply chain management, Purchasing and Supply or Business Administration
• Proven working experience as a Procurement Manager
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market
• Talent in negotiations and networking
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure the most advantageous terms
• Experience in collating and analyzing data
• Strong leadership capabilities.


Method of Application

Applicants that meet the above criteria and interested in making a career with our company should forward their resume to careers@fastizers.com with the Job Title as the subject of the mail . Please note that ONLY applicants that meet the above criterias will be contacted. Application Closes on May 27, 2016