Procurement Manager

Givanas Cosmetics Nigeria Limited, a manufacturing company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Lagos

Department: Supply Chain

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Manufacturing Procurement Manager to oversee our manufacturing supply chain and direct material sourcing. In this role, you will manage end-to-end purchasing operations, from raw material acquisition to factory delivery. You will be responsible for negotiating high-volume vendor contracts, mitigating material shortage risks, ensuring strict quality compliance, and driving cost-reduction initiatives. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in production schedules, manufacturing economics, and managing complex, global supplier networks. Core

Responsibilities

Direct Material Sourcing: Source, evaluate, and secure high-quality raw materials, specialized components, and factory machinery required for continuous production. Production Pipeline Continuity: Partner with manufacturing and production scheduling teams to ensure material arrival aligns perfectly with Just-In-Time (JIT) or MRP timelines, eliminating production downtime. Volume Contract Negotiation: Negotiate long-term, high-volume supply agreements, blanket purchase orders, and pricing structures with local and global suppliers to hedge against commodity price volatility. Quality & Compliance Control: Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA) to audit vendors, ensuring all incoming materials meet rigorous technical specifications, ISO standards, and safety regulatory requirements. Inventory Optimization: Manage material lead times and buffer stocks to strike the perfect balance between minimizing warehouse inventory carrying costs and preventing stockouts. Supplier Performance Tracking: Establish and monitor supplier KPIs focusing heavily on On-Time Delivery (OTD), defect rates, and lead-time accuracy. Risk & Logistics Mitigation: Formulate robust contingency plans for global logistics disruptions, customs delays, and single-source supplier dependencies.

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