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Procurement Officer
About this role
The role is for a Procurement Officer at Dangote Cement Plc, based in Kogi. It involves developing purchasing strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and coordinating with internal teams to meet supply needs. The position requires ensuring legal and ethical purchasing, analysing market trends, and preparing procurement reports for management. The employer focuses on manufacturing and related activities across Nigeria, aiming to build local manufacturing capacity and provide goods for the people. The role supports Dangote Group's objective of cost leadership, efficiency, and compliant procurement processes.
What you would do
- Identify and evaluate suppliers and negotiate contracts.
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with organisational needs.
- Monitor market trends and supplier performance for optimal purchasing decisions.
- Coordinate with departments to forecast demand and ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Conduct cost analysis and maintain procurement contracts documentation.
- Ensure all purchasing activities comply with legal and ethical standards.
- Prepare procurement reports and presentations for management.
- Resolve issues related to procurement, including supplier disputes and order discrepancies.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related discipline.
- Post-graduate degree considered an advantage.
- At least 5 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to build supplier relationships.
- Excellent analytical and report-writing skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and procurement software.
- Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
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