Procurement Manager (Maintenance, Repairs & Operations)

Education: B.Sc/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
Experience: 5+ years in procurement/stores management, specifically focused on technical spares or MRO in a manufacturing or heavy-duty automotive environment.
Technical Literacy: Ability to read technical drawings and distinguish between specific industrial components (e.g., PLC modules, pneumatic valves, hydraulic seals).
Analytical Skills: Proficiency in ERP inventory modules (Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Excel for usage trend analysis.
Network: Pre-existing relationships with major technical hardware hubs (e.g., Apapa/Ikeja industrial markets) and international freight forwarders.

Technical Sourcing: Identify OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and high-quality alternative suppliers for specialized industrial machinery spares.
Inventory Strategy: Implement "Critical Spares" mapping to ensure zero production downtime while minimizing "dead stock" in the warehouse.
Vendor Management: Build a robust database of reliable local fabricators and international technical suppliers.
Cost Engineering: Negotiate Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and volume discounts for high-frequency items like bearings, belts, and lubricants.
Technical Collaboration: Work closely with the Maintenance/Engineering Manager to verify technical specifications and interpret parts manuals/schematics.
Quality Assurance: Ensure all incoming spares meet the rigid technical standards required to maintain heavy industrial equipment.

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