ROLE TITLE: Purchasing Officer
REPORTING TO: Supply Chain Manager
LOCATION: Lagos
ROLE PURPOSE
To control the activities pertaining to Purchasing of Local and Imported Raw/Packaging materials (RM) and Finished Goods (FG) ; responsible for documenting and ensuring prompt payment of Supplier invoices; maintain/roll-out a Supplier Evaluation survey process biannually (twice a year) and preparation of AR invoices in accordance with defined processes
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supplier management
- Responsible for maintaining a complete and appropriate Supplier information through the Vendor Registration form
- Update existing Supplier records based on notified changes (If any).
- Review Supplier information on a regular basis, at least annually in order to ensure that information on our database is up-to-date
- Relate with local and oversea suppliers and PPG company affiliates in the sourcing of needed Raw/Packaging materials and finished goods.
- Manage liaisons with regulatory agencies (Customs, NAFDAC, SON, NESREA etc) and Banks in the obtaining, maintaining and updating relevant imports documentation
- Liaising with freight forwarders as regards clearing and delivering of imports to the Company warehouse
Supplier Evaluation Survey
- In accordance with PPG policy, roll-out Supplier Evaluation surveys every six (6) months,
- Analysis results of the Supplier Evaluation survey and submit the report to management,
Ordering/Imports documentation process procedure
- Preparation of Purchase Orders, Form Ms
- Liaise with Banks on PAAR issuance; SON, NESREA on imports permits,
- Calculate landed costs for imports in liaison with the Finance department
- On a monthly basis, communicate and inform Finance department and management, value of goods in transit and value of goods received, maintaining proper filing of relevant accompanying documentation.
- Communicate with Stock Controller for receiving supplies into to warehouse
Training and Development
- Conduct self- appraisal of performance and discuss with the Line manager promptly
- Identify and discuss specific training and skill requirements necessary to improve job performance with the Line manager
Reporting - Liaising with the Line Manager for ISO audit and other external/regulatory audits in relation to Imports
- Maintain appropriate cordial relationship with other business partners
Others
- Carry out any other duties as requested by the Line Manager/ CEO of the company
REQUIREMENTS
- 3-5yrs experience in a similar role
- B.Sc. Graduate (Numeric Discipline)
- A supply chain certification in purchasing and/or Logistics will be an added advantage
- Excellent Negotiation skills
- Good Interpersonal and relational skills
- Professional writing and emailing skills
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and especially MS-Excel for data analysis
- Should be fit and prepared to make market visits and surveys
Qualified and interested candidates should send cv to busoalmi@wallstreet.com.ng using the job