About the Role
HBM Nigeria Plc (Formerly Lafarge), a leading building solutions company, is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Procurement Operations Manager to join our operations team. In this role, you will implement procurement strategies in close cooperation with Category Managers, managing the operational and tactical procurement of local goods and services to support our commitment to building sustainable communities.
Key Responsibilities- Perform all tasks in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with company health and safety policies.
- Manage full local operational purchasing for needs not covered by the central group.
- Coordinate the implementation of contractor safety management on office premises and communicate environmental policies to vendors.
- Set up and monitor agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal customers regarding order processing times.
- Manage stakeholder relationships closely, acting as the custodian for the procurement dashboard and generating weekly/monthly reports.
- Coordinate daily and weekly purchasing operational review meetings with the planning team and escalate issues to the Head of Procurement (HOP) when necessary.
- Ensure 100% compliance with Internal Control Standards, Purchase Order (PO) generation, and working capital optimization.
- Drive cost control by reviewing requisition generation, providing monthly savings reports, and proposing supply agreements and blanket orders.
- Champion procurement process improvement initiatives and provide first-level support to all internal end-users.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; an advanced university degree is an added advantage.
- 5 to 7 years of proven experience in a procurement or supply chain function within a reputable organization.
- Demonstrated mastery of procurement best practices, business process skills, and project management.
- Strong negotiation, human resource, and business administration skills.
- High level of proactiveness, transparency, and attention to detail.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive medical benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development through intensive training and global exchange programs.
- A collaborative work environment committed to sustainable development and corporate governance.