About the Role
Ultimum Limited is a fast-growing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing company and the Nigerian-based subsidiary of Union Camerounaise de Brasseries—a leading Total Beverages Manufacturer with over 50 years of success in Cameroon and a proud sponsor of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Procurement Manager to join our growing team in Nigeria and lead our strategic sourcing initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Manage end-to-end procurement processes for all indirect-related procurement and oversee direct procurement materials, including price negotiations and cost model reviews.
- Manage SAP-related tasks such as maintaining quota arrangements, ensuring active materials have valid contracts, and carrying out periodic data integrity health checks.
- Monitor price trends, foreign exchange movements, and government policies to proactively anticipate business impacts and conduct due diligence benchmarking.
- Build effective strategic relationships with key suppliers, plan quarterly engagement sessions, and resolve supplier complaints.
- Support the creation of effective budgets, set material standard costs, and deliver yearly spend within aligned business budgets.
- Identify, implement, and deliver sustainable, long-term savings opportunities in collaboration with suppliers and R&D teams.
- Monitor inventory levels, participate in setting stockholding norms, and provide corrective action support for inventory variances.
- A good first degree in Social, Management, or Physical Sciences.
- A postgraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is an added advantage.
- Active membership in professional bodies such as CIPS, CILS, CILCS, CISCOM, or Lean Six Sigma is required.
- Minimum of 5-6 years of proven experience in a similar procurement role, preferably within the FMCG sector.
- Strong knowledge of inventory management, cost management, and applicable procurement legislation.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a multinational brand.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.