Head of Supply Chain and Equipment Maintenance

Job Introduction

Adexen was mandated by a leading real estate and construction Company to recruit an experienced Head of Supply Chain and Equipment Maintenance for their operations in Nigeria. The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the supply chain, logistics operations and Equipment Maintenance function properly across the projects
• Responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring the overall supply chain strategy in order to maximise efficiency and productivity.
• Responsible for the storage of materials required for our housing construction projects.
• As Head of Equipment Maintenance, you will oversee and lead maintenance procedures and actions
• Oversee the entire supply chain for the company, including the procurement and inventory management of all Company sites,
• Drive and manage stock takes to ensure effective inventory management is being conducted
• Actively find, and then drive the negotiation process with suppliers and vendors to constantly find better deals for the company
• Negotiate contract terms with key / strategic suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from operation and development teams
• Directly manage procurement officers and stores supervisors on each site (day-to-day management undertaken by the Project Manager of the site)
• Coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions
• Create, review and implement supply chain procedures and policies that align to the company’s mission
• Identify optimal delivery, shipment and/or transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution to different project sites
• Keep detailed records, generate reports, and develop presentations to help management understand the logistics perspective
• Review and Implement the company’s Equipment Maintenance procedure
• Lead the Equipment Maintenance team (Equipment Maintenance supervisor)
• Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance
• Keep maintenance logs and report related to equipments
• Ensure health and safety policies are complied with

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
• Master's degree is a plus
• Previous experience as a Supply Chain Manager within a large Group
• Experience in equipment maintenance (extensive mechanical knowledge is a plus)
• Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes
• Hands on Experience with Supply chain management software (eg. SAP...)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain mutually beneficial working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers and customers
• Demonstrate experience of leading a purchasing function with a proven track record in strategic purchasing leadership delivering effective purchasing strategies, policies, processes and systems,

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.