Job title: Procurement Category Manager Job at Berger Paints Nigeria Plc
Company: Berger Paints Nigeria Plc
Job description: Berger Paints Nigeria Plc is a leading paint manufacturing company with over six decades of industry excellence. With a presence in more than 10 states across Nigeria—including Lagos and Abuja—we have established a solid footprint in the nation’s paints and coatings market.Our commitment to quality is reflected in the use of cutting-edge technology, state-of-the-art equipment, premium materials, and skilled expertise to produce an exceptional range of paints and coatings. These products are known not only for their superior performance but also for their innovative and functional features that set us apart in the market. At Berger Paints Nigeria, we are driven by a clear vision, and at the heart of that vision is our people. We recognise that every employee plays a vital role in the realisation of our strategic goals and objectives. This is why we place a strong emphasis on human capacity development, viewing it as a critical driver of sustainable organisational growth. Together, we are shaping a brighter, more colourful future—one coat at a time.We are recruiting to fill the position below:Job Position: Procurement Category Manager
Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-timeJob Summary
- Designs and develops procurement plans and strategies to identify cost-effective deals.
- Develops strategies for cost reduction and decreases procurement expenses to achieve financial goals.
- Analyses market trends and makes recommendations to improve procurement effectiveness to drive performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervises the coordination and evaluation of the procurement process for the organisation.
- Oversees the end-to-end of various procurement projects.
- Approves all requisitions and purchase orders before purchase.
- Approves the ordering of necessary raw materials and goods.
- Designs and develops, and ensures implementation of procurement strategies to maintain security of supply and optimum value for money.
- Approves and reviews procurement policies and procedures.
- Tracks and reports key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
- Analyses market trends and makes recommendations to improve procurement effectiveness to drive performance.
- Foresees alterations with negotiations with suppliers and clients and comes to a compromise while maintaining quality standards.
- Sets policy and guidelines for delivering a cost-effective procurement process for the business.
- Builds and develops key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business.
- Develops and implements changes with newly developed processes to better procure goods and services.
- Discovers profitable suppliers and initiates business and organisation partnerships.
- Performs risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
- Controls spending and builds a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supply chain manager.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Supply Chain Management, Accounting or any related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, like Excel and ERP Software.
- Good knowledge of Vendor Management and third-party management software.
- Aptitude for working with numbers.
- Good knowledge of Inventory Management and planning, demand and planning principles.
Expected salary:
Location: Ikeja, Lagos State
Job date: Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:41:00 GMT