Purchasing Manager

Dangote Packaging Limited

Job Summary 

The Purchasing Manager - Local Purchase is responsible for leading and managing all domestic procurement activities necessary to sustain uninterrupted manufacturing operations. Ensuring availability of raw materials, packaging materials, and consumables by effectively planning, sourcing, and managing the procurement process at optimal cost, quality, and timelines, while maintaining healthy supplier relationships and minimizing inventory costs.

Job Purpose:

1. Material Planning

• Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual material requirement plans based on sales forecasts, production schedules, and inventory norms.
• Analyze stock levels and consumption trends to determine reorder points for PP resin, masterbatches, inks, BOPP films, and other raw materials.
• Coordinate with Production, Sales, and Stores teams to ensure alignment between demand and supply.

2. Procurement Management

• Identify and evaluate suppliers for raw materials, packaging materials, and indirect materials.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and quality requirements with suppliers.
• Issue purchase orders and track deliveries to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Develop and maintain supplier contracts and agreements to ensure long-term supply security.

3. Supplier Relationship & Development

• Maintain healthy relationships with local and international suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance on quality, delivery, and cost parameters.
• Develop alternate suppliers to mitigate risks related to supply disruptions.

4. Cost & Inventory Control

• Monitor market trends for raw materials to make cost-effective purchase decisions.
• Implement strategies to optimize inventory holding while preventing stock-outs.
• Control procurement budget and achieve cost savings without compromising quality.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives on domestic spend without compromising quality or safety standards.
• Conduct regular market price analysis for standard consumables (fuel, lubricants, general office supplies) to ensure competitive sourcing.

5. Compliance & Quality

• Ensure all procured materials meet required technical specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and environmental guidelines for chemical and polymer procurement.
• Ensure proper documentation for imports, customs clearance, and statutory compliance (if applicable).

6. Team & Process Management

• Lead and train a team of procurement officers and storekeepers.
• Implement ERP/MRP systems for material planning and tracking.

Continuously improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce lead time.

Person Specification:

Education/Experience/Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Procurement, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering or related field. MBA will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of years' experience in procurement/material planning with at least 3 years in managerial role in a polymer processing or PP woven sack manufacturing industry.
• Understanding of polypropylene rasin grades, masterbatch pigments, UV additives, and related raw materials.
• Familiarity with woven sack production processing (extrusion, weaving, laminating, printing, sewing).
• ERP/MRP system and MS Office proficiency.

Competencies:

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• excellent analytical and planning abilities.
• decision-making under pressure
• strong leadership and team management skills
• commercial awareness of raw material price trends.
• problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Role specific requirements:

• Flexibility to work at multiple locations, travel, and flexible working hours.
• The capacity and self-confidence to innovate.