Strategic Buyer

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has been a part of the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad. Our global vision is to be a leading foods company in Africa providing high quality and affordable products in the most convenient ways to consumers through world class brands like Golden Penny Flour, Golden Penny Semovita, Goldenvita, Golden Pasta and Golden Noodles. The Company’s flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria.

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc is recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Strategic Buyer
Location: Nigeria

The Job

• Implement procurement strategy, policy and control in line with company goals and objectives.
• Establish strategic relationships with key contractors who are aligned to the company’s needs
• Manage and supervise activities of Procurement Officers.
• Coordinate and carry out regular market surveys to ensure that the company’s vendors and suppliers are supplying required qualities at competitive prices.

The Person

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• IT and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Team orientated and results focused
• Excellent negotiation and analytic skills.
• Good consulting & customer service skills

Qualifications

• First degree in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering
• 5 O’ Level credits
• CIPS and COREN will be an added advantage

Experience:

• 5 year cognate experience
• Experience in Contract Management