Assistant General Manager - Procurement (Steel/Mining/Metal/Heavy industries)
Overview
The Assistant General Manager of Procurement owns strategic sourcing and vendor management for a global manufacturing group with 35 plants across Nigeria. The candidate leads procurement for materials, equipment, and services, collaborating with Projects, Operations, Finance, Stores, and Engineering teams. The role demands a B.Tech degree and 15-20 years of experience in Steel, Mining, or Metals industries. The position also includes managing purchase contracts, supplier performance, and procurement budgets while mentoring the procurement team. What sets this role apart is the scale of a diversified conglomerate with a 52-year legacy, requiring a leader who can drive cost reduction and measurable savings.
What You'll Do11
- 1Lead strategic procurement and sourcing across materials, equipment and services.
- 2Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business and project requirements.
- 3Identify, evaluate and manage vendors and strategic suppliers.
- 4Drive cost reduction, negotiations and commercial excellence.
- 5Manage purchase contracts, commercial terms and supplier performance.
- 6Ensure timely procurement and availability of materials while maintaining quality and cost objectives.
- 7Build strong supplier relationships and develop alternate or backup sources.
- 8Monitor procurement budgets, savings and key procurement KPIs.
- 9Collaborate with Projects, Operations, Finance, Stores and Engineering teams to align procurement plans with business requirements.
- 10Ensure compliance with procurement policies, processes and governance standards.
- 11Lead and mentor the procurement team.
Requirements7
- 115-20 years of overall procurement experience, preferably in Steel, Mining, or Metals industries.
- 2B.Tech degree is mandatory.
- 3Strong experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, negotiations and cost reduction.
- 4Experience managing large-value procurement and complex supplier ecosystems.
- 5Strong commercial, analytical and stakeholder-management skills.
- 6Proven ability to lead procurement teams and drive measurable savings.
- 7Able to join within 30 days.
Who Should Apply
A seasoned procurement professional with 15-20 years in the Steel, Mining, or Metals industries and a mandatory B.Tech degree. The ideal candidate has a track record of managing large-value purchases, building supplier ecosystems, and leading teams to deliver cost savings.
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