HEAD, PROCUREMENT AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AT NILE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA | PROCUREMENT JOBS IN ABUJA

About Company:

Founded in 2009, Nile University is a private multidisciplinary university based in Abuja, and a proud member of Honoris United Universities since 2020. Nile University currently has over 40 undergraduate programmes and more than 50 postgraduate programmes spread across eight best- in-class faculties, in the College of Health Sciences, Law, Science, Computing Studies, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Management Sciences, and Arts & Social Sciences.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly competent, result-oriented, and principled Head of Procurement and Inventory Management to join our dynamic team at Nile University. In this strategic leadership role, you will be responsible for optimizing our end-to-end procurement processes and inventory management systems. If you are a seasoned supply chain professional with a track record of driving cost-effective practices, maintaining optimal stock levels, and upholding the highest standards of professional integrity, we invite you to lead our efforts in supporting the institution’s long-term financial and operational objectives.

Requirements:

• Strategic Procurement: Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the institution’s goals, focusing on cost-saving opportunities, process efficiency, and sustainable practices.

• Vendor Management: Cultivate and manage robust relationships with suppliers. Negotiate favorable terms and agreements, and conduct regular vendor assessments to ensure high performance and reliability.

• Operational Excellence: Oversee the full procurement cycle—from initial requisition to final delivery—ensuring strict compliance with institutional policies, laws, and regulations. Implement best-practice e-procurement systems where applicable.

• Inventory Optimization: Design and execute efficient inventory management methods to analyze turnover, mitigate risks related to slow-moving or obsolete stock, and maintain optimal inventory levels.

• Financial Collaboration & Risk Mitigation: Partner with finance teams to manage procurement budgets effectively. Proactively identify and mitigate procurement-related risks while ensuring institutional compliance.

• Leadership & Reporting: Lead and mentor a team of procurement and inventory professionals. Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular, data-driven reports to senior management.

Qualifications and Skills:

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

• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of cognate experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial position.

• Technical Expertise:

  • In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, industry best practices, and current market trends.

  • Proficiency in procurement software and advanced inventory management systems.

• Core Competencies:

  • Strong professional and personal integrity.

  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and foster a collaborative, results-oriented team culture.

  • Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.

Salary

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