Supply Chain Manager

Oilserv Limited is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Rivers, Nigeria. The role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supply chain risks, and leading procurement teams to align with organizational objectives. Responsibilities include fostering relationships with stakeholders, promoting ethical practices, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in procurement, preferably with an engineering background and an MBA.
Job Summary

Develop, improve, and fulfill organizational and functional objectives in procurement and supply. Formulate direction, manage change, and lead and influence internal and external procurement and supply stakeholders. Oversee the development and execution of project procurement and resource plans. Lead procurement teams within the organization, develop procurement strategies and establish best practices.

Job Details
• Ensure that the procurement and supply function aligns with the achievement of the
• organization's sources of competitive advantage.
• Create and implement appropriate strategies and plans project procurement and resource
• plans with stakeholders to increase value from supply chain management.
• Work with stakeholders to mitigate or manage risks that can impact supply chains.
• Work with stakeholders to eliminate bribery, corruption, and fraud in supply chains.
• Guide stakeholders to use technologies that help effective communication to support the achievement of supply chain business outcomes.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviours and styles to promote procurement and supply chain management with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assess and manage stakeholder expectations through a controlled and value-adding process.
• Promote effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to secure their commitment to processes, systems, practices, and strategy objectives.
• Identify and explore opportunities for globalization in the procurement of goods and services.
• Contribute to the management of the procurement and supply chain function taking steps to mitigate challenges and difficulties in resolving conflict within the organization and with its supply chains.
• Advise colleagues and other stakeholders on how to promote ethical and sustainable procurement in the organization and its supply chain.
• Advise colleagues and other stakeholders on cultural and social issues that can affect supply chains.
• Evaluate the impact of customs unions, trade areas, and trade blocs on any restrictions or opportunities for global sourcing.
• Identify the potential impact of STEEPLED criteria on the organization and its supply chain and draw up plans to maximize the benefits and mitigate difficulties.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with the licensing and documentation for imports and exports zthat affect the organization.
• Provide advice to colleagues and other stakeholders on the impact of tariffs and duties on
• imports and exports arranging appropriate actions when necessary.

Requirements
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the procurement function
• Engineering background is preferred
• MBA is an added advantage
• Must be an MCIPS - Completed level 6 or equivalent