About the Role
Nestoil Plc, a premier indigenous Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) leader in Sub-Saharan Africa, is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Supply Chain Manager to join our growing operations in Nigeria. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee procurement, inventory, and logistics activities that directly support our upstream asset development and production operations. You will ensure that operational teams receive required materials and services on time, within budget, and to strict quality specifications while optimizing local content and fostering strong supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities- Develop comprehensive category and sourcing plans in collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and Finance, focusing on critical spares and long-lead items.
- Lead supplier qualification processes, competitive tenders, commercial evaluations, and high-stakes contract negotiations.
- Monitor supplier delivery schedules, quality metrics, and overall service-level performance.
- Establish robust inventory policies and replenishment levels while overseeing stock movements, reconciliations, and corrective actions.
- Manage inbound and outbound freight, warehousing, and distribution operations, ensuring full customs, import, and export compliance.
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate supply chain and contracts support personnel to drive high performance.
- Track key performance indicators including procurement cycle time, on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and cost performance.
- Identify, mitigate, and escalate supply chain risks while recommending proactive corrective actions.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of ten years of progressive experience in supply chain management, preferably within the oil and gas or EPC industry.
- Demonstrated expertise in international logistics, customs regulations, and import/export processes within Nigeria.
- Professional certifications such as APICS, CSCP, or CIPS will be considered a distinct advantage.
- High proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), warehouse management, or transport management systems.
- Exceptional negotiation, analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Competitive salary aligned with industry standards and commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development, continuous training, and career advancement within a leading energy firm.
- A collaborative, safe, and innovative work environment supporting local content development.