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Procurement Manager at Babban Gona

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Procurement Manager at Babban Gona, Interested and qualified candidates should see the job details and apply for this job.

Babban Gona

Babban Gona is an award winning, high impact, financially sustainable and highly scalable social enterprise, part-owned by the farmers we serve. Babban Gona, was created to specifically attract youth to agriculture and away from the looming instability of extremist groups.

We accomplish this by franchising thousands of farmer cooperatives across Nigeria, dramatically increasing the profitability of the smallholder members 2.5 times above the national average. This dramatic increase in net income is accomplished by delivering an integrated holistic package of training, farm inputs and marketing services, on credit. Babban Gona has been able to deliver this credit while maintaining one of the highest repayment rates in the world, currently above 99%, leveraging our comprehensive 8 levels of risk mitigation.

We developed the model with our partners that include His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II, the Sarkin (Emir) Kano, Nestle, IITA, DfID, USAID, GIZ, AGRA, BMGF, Skoll, Kiva, FMCB, Mulago, GIF and Rockefeller Foundation amongst others.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage Babban Gona’s sourcing capabilities and supply chain
  • Direct purchasing agents and buyers throughout the process of evaluating suppliers, conducting interviews with vendors, negotiating supplier agreements and managing supplier and vendor contracts.
  • Develop procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
  • Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.
  • Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
  • Review existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure ongoing feasibility.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Approve purchase orders and organizing and confirm delivery of goods and services.
  • Perform risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
  • Control the procurement budget and promote a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
  • Oversee and manage the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.
  • Prepare procurement reports.
  • Manage domestic and international shipments for both Inbound and Outbound Carriers, to the highest degree of cost effectiveness and reliability.
  • Lead a skilled team to ensure standards of purchase are met – in line with business expectations — effectively assigning projects and monitoring  progress of the team.
  • Builds, develops, measures and coaches members of the team to develop valuable skills and behaviors to enhance performance. Sets staff goals and objectives and reviews staff semi-annually and annually against individual plans. Develops and executes strategies to meet the training needs and succession plan for team.
  • Update procurement standard operating procedure in compliance with all State and Federal laws, executive orders and guidelines.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders within the team to ensure
  • Lead continuous Improvement Initiatives to Improve procurement and logistics processes.
  • Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage a  collaborative and customer-centric work environment among internal and external customers.
  • Ensure consistent and accurate management reports and analysis – highlighting relevant trends are available and maintained – to enhance data-driven decision-making within the team.
  • Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Reporting Line:

  • This position reports to Head, Partnerships.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Business or Economics (Master’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain Management and/or MBA preferred)
  • Profound know-how in Supply Chain, Procurment, Logistics, and Compliance
  • Leadership experience in Procurement and Logistics, coupled with excellent negotiation skills.
  • Ability to analyze information and make quick decisions which is helpful for choosing suppliers, managing costs and choosing quality merchandise.
  • Proven experience managing supply chain operations.
  • Experience using supply chain management software and tools.
  • In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.
  • Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
  • Excellent communication skills: Fluent oral and written English.
  • Ability to relate with people from different backgrounds
  • Well informed on the Nigerian Agri-business environment

Start Up Environment:

  • Thrives in a fast paced, start-up environment with dynamic business priorities.

Unlocking Potential of Team Members:

  • Extensive experience and passion for coaching/ mentoring a team.

Detailed Orientation and Managing Complexity:

  • Extensive experience leading a complex organization and passion for getting into details to identify root cause of issues and create innovative solutions.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Health Insurance
  • Pension
  • Performance Bonus
  • Annual paid vacation
  • Group Life Insurance

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

To apply for this job please visit babbangona.zohorecruit.com.