Category Buyer (Engineering & Technical) At UAC of Nigeria Plc

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Job Title:	Category Buyer (Engineering & Technical) At UAC of Nigeria Plc
Organisation:	UAC of Nigeria Plc
Location:	Lagos State
Min Work Experience:	5 year(s)
Qualification:	B.Sc
Industry:	Logistics/ Transportation/ Supply
Course:	Engineering, Science or other relevant disciplines

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UAC of Nigeria Plc. is a leading private sector enterprise with active participation in the development of the country since 1879. A diversified, food-focused company, UAC’s operations span the animal feeds, packaged foods, real estate, paints and logistics sectors of the economy. We are committed to building and developing our people towards realizing their full potentials.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Category Buyer (Engineering & Technical)

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

Responsible for the procurement of all Engineering items and services, spares, and maintenance parts.
Will execute; source identification duties, handling of end-users requisitions quotes from vendors, cost-saving drives, bid management, Purchase Order issuance, and payment reconciliation for all spares, maintenance, and Engineering services purchases.

You will be accountable for.

Conducting research on market developments, price, and cost developments by applying cost models.
Having a pool of subject matter professionals and project minded vendors for ease of engagement for all spore ports and factory maintenance services that may be required by the business.
Liaise with manufacturing and engineering team to plan for short and long spares and services based on the agreed company’s operational expenditure plan.
Collaborate with the manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure spares and services are delivered in line with specifications as agreed with the vendor.
Conduct buying negotiations with involvement of the designated user, designated engineering and finance representatives in line with the company’s procurement policy
Obtain manufacturing or engineering services need via share point requisition to obtain appropriate CEM and REM approvals for all purchases and ensure purchase requisitions ore raised for all purchases.
Ensure competitiveness by placing adverts with registered vendors, collates and analyses the quotations received in line with the procurement policy and seek the approval of the buying committee.
Negotiate the best credit terms for the category in order to maximize working capital and seek †he approval of the Buying Committee for the spend category.
Execute regular update and review of the categories' vendor master data and ensure compliance with procurement policy.
Take ownership pay for performance plan to drive deliverables and contribution to business operations and growth throughout the year.
Have up to date information on projects being executed and keep all stakeholders adequately informed.
Ensure engineering supplies and services awarded are done competitively and reliably.
Expedite deliveries of all items as captured in the PO to meet production timelines.

Requirements
We are looking for a Category Buyer with the following background and experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or other relevant disciplines
Minimum of 5 years requisite experience in the procurement of Technical Items, Engineering goods and services, Project Management, Operational Management in FMCG.
Excellent Relationship Management
Must be computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Good analytical and negotiation skill
Proactive and result oriented
High integrity and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to interpret the BOQ is very essential to enable effective and efficient buying
Project Management skills.
Be a member of CIPS or equivalent COREN, NSE, PMP

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a copy of your detailed and updated Resume to: recruitment@uacfoodsng.com using the Job Title as subject of the email.

0906 809 7513

Category Buyer (Engineering & Technical) At UAC of Nigeria Plc

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