Procurement Manager (FMCG Beverages)

About the role

Ultimum Limited, a Nigerian beverage manufacturer producing alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and a subsidiary of a Cameroonian brewing group, is recruiting a Procurement Manager for its Lagos operations. The role covers end-to-end procurement, with primary responsibility for indirect procurement and oversight of direct procurement materials, including supplier and inventory management.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a key contact for procure to pay, support product development (EPDs and NPDs), run cost model reviews and price negotiations, and manage contracts, schedules and purchasing records.
• Build strategic supplier relationships, conduct due diligence and benchmarking, resolve supplier complaints and organise supplier visits and quarterly engagement sessions.
• Oversee SAP procurement activities: ensure valid contracts are set up, maintain quota arrangements, run data health checks and escalate specialist issues.
• Monitor raw material prices, foreign exchange and policy changes, and benchmark commodities to support negotiations.
• Identify long-term cost savings, work with suppliers and R&D on efficiencies, help set standard material costs and keep procurement spend within budget.
• Monitor inventory levels, support corrective actions and help develop stockholding norms.

Required profile

• At least five to six years of experience in a similar procurement management role, preferably in FMCG.
• First degree in Social Sciences, Management Sciences or Physical Sciences.
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as CIPS, CILS, CILCS, CISCOM or Lean Six Sigma.
• A postgraduate qualification in supply chain, business administration or HRM is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Cost management and knowledge of applicable procurement legislation and procedures.
• Supplier engagement and contract management.
• Inventory management principles and ability to monitor procurement expenditure.

Candidates apply through the company's online application portal.