Procurement & Supply Chain Manager at Human Capital Partners (HCP)

Job Purpose / Objectives

• The Procurement & Supply Chain Manager is responsible and accountable for the operational and strategic management of the company’s end-to-end Supply Chain activities, including, contracting, purchasing, inventory and materials management.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive optimization of the company’s supply chain operations, through the development and implementation of appropriate strategies to enhance performance.
• Lead the strategic direction for the Supply Chain Department, ensuring maximum added value to the company in compliance with the company’s policies and principles.
• Act as the in-country custodian and driver of the Group Supply Chain Management (SCM) policy and procedures.
• Execute detailed prequalification, tendering and negotiating tactics in support of contracting and procurement strategies.
• Ensure development and implementation of Nigerian Content Business Development plans, to meet local and regulatory requirements and manage stakeholders associated relationships and aspirations.
• Act as a first point of contact for key internal and external stakeholders in the supply chain process.
• Lead supplier negotiations across the affiliate.
• Ensure delivery of fit for purpose contracting and procurement services.
• Drive HSSE in the process of contractor and supplier selection and in subsequent work execution phases.
• Lead project teams in negotiations with Contractors, to achieve mandated company and project objectives.
• Ensure collation, analysis, validation, maintenance and capture of information and market intelligence relating to global engineering contracting market, particularly within relevant operating regions.
• Collaborate with other functions across the company to ensure contracting and procurement documentation is compliant with company and project reporting and controls requirements and all fiscal and legal regulations.
• Ensure business ethics are maintained to the highest degree and in compliance with the company’s principles.
• Manage internal and external interfaces including JV partners, suppliers and government bodies.
• Monitor team performance against the department KPI’s and delivery of results.
• Conduct regular data analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Drive cost effective implementation of supply chain best practices, systems and tools.
• Ensure all activities relating to contracts and procurement follow the company’s compliance policies and procedures and other applicable independent and anti-corruption regulations and practices.
• Lead, develop and mentor the Supply Chain Team towards achievement of the corporate goals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other activities as assigned.

Job & Main Specification
Education / Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other Required Details:

• Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related discipline with master’s degree (preferably an MBA) or relevant certification(s).
• At least 15 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management in the Oil and Gas Industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
• In-depth understanding of supply chain processes and best practices, logistics, contracting and procurement principles, with a focus on efficiency, cost- effectiveness and sustainability.
• Creative thinker, capable of developing innovative solutions with a track record of excellent delivery.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and strategic planning skills with ability to cope with complexities and uncertainties.
• Proven knowledge of effective local content development.
• Solid experience of working in frontier supply chain project environment will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of strategic, technical, legal, finance, taxation and commercial issues.
• Excellent leadership skills with ability to foster positive and collaborative work environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of SAP functionality and stock control system.