Purchasing Assistant - Nigeria

Purchasing Assistant Job Description 1. Develops appropriate Procurement & Logistics strategy to ensure the product/material availability at the lowest possible cost. 2. Leads the Procurement & Logistics team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed-upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). 3. Directs and coordinates procurement and logistics’ functions through strategy, resource optimization, profitability maximization. 4. Plans manage and coordinate all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies needed to meet the changing levels of the material requested. 5. Works closely with procurement, warehouse, and logistics teams to determine and set up appropriate plans. 6. Assist logistics process for the development of new products, inventory maintenance, shipment and delivery, and returns on products. 7. Understanding of the company legal documents and legislations such as contracts or import/export agreements and customs. 8. Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements. 9. Act as a point of contact between the company and suppliers. 10. Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors and performing continuous evaluation for the suppliers. 11. Controlling the department budget and promoting a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs. 12. Works with freight forwards and transportation companies to set best route and rate (reviews and approves all freight terms and agreements). Skills - Certified procurement, contract, and logistic: CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, CSCM, CPCM, or any similar. - Strong strategic thinking, planning, problem-solving, and organizing skills. - Sound understanding of the finance and accounting concepts - Highly developed communication and reporting skills (verbal and written) - Ability to build excellent relationships with customers and suppliers. Job Details Company Industry Trading & Commodity Trading Company Type Employer (Private Sector) Job Role Purchasing and Procurement Monthly Salary Range Unspecified Number of Vacancies Unspecified Preferred Candidate Career Level Management Years of Experience Min: 5 Gender Male / Female Degree Bachelor's degree / higher diploma Education Business Administration, Accounting, Supply Chain, or any other relevant field Lohat Watan Trading Co. Ltd. • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia About Us Lohat Watan Trading Co., Ltd, was established in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2015, with the vision to have a long term relationship with its valuable customers, by providing them with reliable services and the latest solutions in the field of food, and tobacco.