PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST AT AFRICAN STEEL MILLS NIGERIA LIMITED | PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

African Steel Mills Nigeria Limited is a leading Manufacturer and Supplier of Steel Products, including Steel Bars.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-caliber Procurement Specialist to lead our end-to-end sourcing operations. In this role, you are the gatekeeper of the company’s supply chain efficiency. Your mission is to transform business requirements into high-value procurement strategies, ensuring that our projects and operations are supported by high-quality materials and services at the most competitive costs.

The ideal candidate possesses a "technical-commercial" mindset, capable of understanding complex manufacturing or engineering specifications while mastering the art of negotiation. If you have 5+ years of experience in managing the tendering process and a track record of building robust vendor ecosystems, we invite you to drive our procurement excellence.

Requirements:

1. Strategic Sourcing & Tendering

• Needs Assessment: Deeply understand internal business requirements and translate them into effective procurement strategies.

• RFx Management: Author and float Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and manage the end-to-end tendering process with precision.

• Vendor Selection: Lead the rigorous evaluation of vendor responses, balancing technical specifications with commercial viability to identify the best-fit partners.

2. Commercial Negotiation & Contract Management

• Value Engineering: Negotiate contracts and pricing with vendors to ensure "Value for Money" without compromising on technical quality or lead times.

• Contract Governance: Oversee the drafting and execution of contracts, ensuring all terms protect the company's interests and project timelines.

• Policy Stewardship: Ensure 100% adherence to internal procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulatory procedures.

3. Stakeholder & Vendor Relationship Management

• Vendor Development: Identify, vet, and maintain a pool of high-performing vendors to ensure supply chain resilience.

• Internal Collaboration: Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure procurement activities are perfectly aligned with operational milestones.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, ideally within the Manufacturing or Engineering industry.

• Technical IQ: Proven ability to read and interpret technical specifications for industrial materials and services.

Core Competencies

• Negotiation Mastery: Ability to drive hard-bargain negotiations while maintaining ethical standards and long-term vendor partnerships.

• Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to conduct cost-benefit analyses and evaluate complex vendor bids.

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for managing diverse stakeholders and global vendors.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: michael.eromosele@africanindustries.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.