Zain Nigeria Recruitment : Procurement Manager

Zain is the pioneer of mobile telecommunications in the Middle East. We began life in 1983 in Kuwait as the region's first mobile operator, and since the initiation of our expansion strategy in 2003, we have expanded rapidly. Today, we are a leading mobile and data services operator with a commercial footprint in 8 Middle Eastern and African countries with a workforce Manager-Procurement at Zain Nigeria Business Unit:   Zain Nigeria   Division:   Procurement & Logistics Location: Nigeria - Lagos Closing Date: 18-Oct-2010 Basic Purpose: Provide leadership to ensure Efficiency and effectiveness of department in responding to procurement needs and in implementing the procurement strategy Main Duties & Responsibilities:   *Plans, directs and manages all procurement activities within the operating company in line with user group requirements,  considering cost efficiency and timeliness   *Defines procurement strategy in line with operating company corporate strategy and Group procurement strategy   *Approves and oversees the sourcing strategies developed by category managers for individual categories   *Supervises the work of his direct reports   *Manages recruitment, training, evaluation and motivation of the entire department   *Provides support to Logistics, Warehousing and Facilities/Real estate teams Competencies & Qualifications: Qualification   *University Degree   *CIPS Qualification an added advantage Experience   *5+ Years in Supply Chain, with at least 3 years in Managerial Capacity Attributes: Note: you will be required to attach the following: 1. Resume/CV Apply Online