Non-Commodity Procurement Manager

Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed, and fiber agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities, and deep understanding of market needs built over 33 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, animal feed & protein, rice, edible oils, specialty grains & seeds, cotton, wood products, rubber and commodity financial services. Olam Agri is at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows with more than 40 million MT in volume traded annually. Focused on transforming food, feed and fiber for a more sustainable future, it aims at creating value for customers, enabling farming communities to prosper sustainably, and strive for a food-secure future. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Non-Commodity Procurement Manager

Location: Ilorin (Soya), Kwara

Employment Type: Full-time Business: Integrated Feed & Protein

Department: Corporate function

Job Description

A Non-Commodity Procurement Manager in Olam Agri is responsible for leading the end-to-end procurement of non-commodity goods and services, ensuring cost optimization, supplier performance, operational excellence, compliance, and sustainable sourcing practices. The role drives strategic sourcing initiatives, manages supplier relationships, oversees procurement operations, and ensures the timely availability of engineering spares, services, logistics, and other critical procurement requirements to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Manage procurement costs within approved budgets and deliver cost optimization. Ensure quality and timely availability of engineering spares and services. Lead sustainability initiatives across procurement categories. Optimize resource utilization and support infrastructure projects for operational efficiency. Manage Engineering Spares & Services procurement end-to-end. Build, coach, and develop high-performing procurement teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and business objectives. Drive supplier performance through KPIs, SLAs, and strategic partnerships. Mitigate supply chain risks through contingency sourcing and proactive planning. Leverage ERP systems and digital procurement tools to improve efficiency and transparency. Deliver value through cost benchmarking, should-cost analysis, and strategic negotiations. Demonstrate strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.