Job title: Head of Supply Chain Job in Lagos
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Job description: A conglomerate with subsidiaries in Oil & Gas, Fintech, Banking, Real Estate and Media is recruiting to fill the position below:Job Position: Head of Supply Chain
Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Group Head, Strategic HR & Corporate ServicesJob Summary
- We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and visionary Head of Supply Chain to lead and optimize the end-to-end supply chain operations across our diverse portfolio of companies in Oil & Gas, Fintech, and IT.
- This is a group-level leadership role responsible for developing integrated supply chain strategies, enhancing operational efficiency, and building scalable systems to support both traditional and digital business models.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement group-wide supply chain strategies aligned with the holding company’s growth and diversification goals.
- Build and lead a high-performing, cross-functional supply chain organization across sectors.
- Standardize and digitize supply chain processes across subsidiaries to drive transparency and efficiency.
- Oversee procurement, logistics, inventory management, contract management, and supplier relations across all business units.
- Ensure cost-effectiveness, compliance, and risk mitigation in all sourcing and logistics activities.
- Build strategic partnerships with global and local vendors, ensuring robust supplier performance management.
- Negotiate key contracts and service-level agreements to ensure value creation and risk minimization.
- Collaborate with business unit leaders to align supply chain operations with sector-specific requirements.
- Lead the adoption of supply chain technologies, including ERP, AI-driven demand forecasting, and blockchain, where relevant (especially in Fintech and IT arms).
- Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline operations.
- Ensure compliance with international and local regulations, including trade, customs, environmental and industry-specific standards.
- Promote sustainable and ethical supply chain practices across all business units.
- Carry out any other functions assigned by the MD/Group CEO.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in supply chain leadership roles, with exposure to Oil & Gas and at least one of Fintech or IT.
- An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred.
- Proven record of accomplishment in managing complex, multi-sector supply chains at a regional or global level.
Desired Competencies:
- Strong leadership and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Deep understanding of industry-specific supply chain nuances (e.g., upstream/downstream logistics for Oil & Gas, digital procurement in IT/Fintech).
- Experience with ERP and supply chain management systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
- Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Method of Application
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Job date: Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:54:56 GMT