Indirect Procurement Lead

About this role

The role is for an Indirect Procurement Lead at Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited in Lagos. It focuses on managing strategic sourcing and procurement for technical equipment, engineering spares, production consumables, administrative needs, IT purchases, and factory services. The role includes supplier and contractor management, contract negotiations, and overseeing procurement for engineering and capital projects to ensure cost efficiency, quality, timely delivery, and GMP/compliance. It involves coordinating with multiple internal teams and external suppliers to meet procurement requirements and support operational continuity. The employer is a private Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturing group founded in 1984 known for quality products and wide distribution in Nigeria and West Africa.

What you would do

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes from requisitions to contract awards.
• Conduct technical and commercial supplier evaluations against specifications and requirements.
• Source and assess local and international suppliers for technical equipment and indirect needs.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to define procurement requirements.
• Coordinate supplier prequalification, onboarding, and performance audits with QA and other departments.
• Monitor vendor performance on delivery, quality, and service, maintaining an approved vendor database.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, warranties, and SLAs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and market analysis.
• Manage procurement for engineering projects, factory infrastructure, and related services.
• Work with Legal to develop and negotiate contracts; monitor project expenditure and budgets.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Engineering or a related field.
• At least 6 years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably in pharmaceutical or FMCG manufacturing.
• Experience in engineering procurement, indirect procurement, and capital project sourcing.
• Experience in supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and vendor performance management.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of GMP, supplier compliance, and procurement governance.

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