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Indirect Procurement Executive
About this role
The role is for an Indirect Procurement Executive to manage and implement strategic initiatives across indirect sourcing categories for Godrej Consumer Products in Lagos. It involves leading RFQ/RFP/RFI processes, researching vendors, and developing sourcing plans to optimise costs and quality. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, supplier relationship management, and adherence to procurement records and systems such as SAP. The ideal candidate has extensive sourcing experience in indirect spend, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with procurement software and Microsoft Office.
What you would do
- Lead and manage RFQ, RFP and RFI processes.
- Research vendors and evaluate total cost and quality to make recommendations.
- Source and develop suppliers and build mutual relationships.
- Develop strategic sourcing plans to support profitability.
- Analyse current spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Source and procure capital equipment and MRO requirements.
- Create and execute sourcing strategies for high-spend categories.
- Ensure tactical purchasing activities meet routine business needs.
- Identify and leverage company-wide spend opportunities.
- Manage projects from conception to implementation, including change management.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field.
- Professional procurement certifications (e.g., CIPS) are an advantage.
- Minimum 5 years of sourcing experience across indirect spend categories.
- Significant expertise in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.
- Strong problem solving, communication and influencing skills in a matrix environment.
- Advanced knowledge of procurement cost drivers and industry practices.
- General knowledge of sourcing, planning and logistics laws and regulations.
- Familiarity with SAP or other procurement software is desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
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