Lagos State Public Procurement Agency Latest Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for General Manager

JOB VACANCY:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below in Lagos State Public Procurement Agency.

POST TITLE:   General Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The General Manager will be responsible for the execution of the policy and day to day administration of the affairs of the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency as well as the efficient and effective management of the procurement functions.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Provides leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the Agency;
• Develops mechanisms and tools to monitor expenditure and spearhead cost reduction in procurement initiatives in all Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government by implementing cost-effective inventory holding levels;
• Develops procurement targets and a forecasted procurement plan that will be integrated in the annual budget to facilitate local and international purchases;
• Formulates a sourcing strategy for services and product purchases in accordance with market trends and the Government’s budgetary limits;
• Develops and implement a procurement system to adequately enhance the performance of the procurement function;
• Lead the procurement function throughout Lagos State in delivering demonstrable savings through improved procurement practice,
• Ensures the development of professionalism in the procurement cadre;
• Adopts a total cost of ownership approach in the development and evaluation of all materials in the tendering process; and;
• Maximizes staff performance through objective setting, appraisal review and feedback.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supply, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Operations Management or in a related field from a recognized University,
• Possession of a higher degree will be an added advantage,
• Must have at least fifteen (15) years experience in procurement in the Public or Private Sector.

REQUIRED SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Demonstrable ability to drive organizational values through the implementation of appropriate and diligent procurement practices;
• Demonstrated personal integrity and problem solving, analytical, attention to essential detail, planning and organizing skills;
• Demonstrated deep understanding of procurement and the issues behind it;
• Ability to lead change across Lagos State;
• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to make critical and timely decisions;
• Familiarity with the Public Procurement Act;
• Must be computer literate, ability to work with relevant procurement applications.

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:

 

The successful candidate shall hold office for a period of four (4) years, but may however be reappointed for a further period four (4) years (and no more) on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his contract of appointment.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

All applications with Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photocopies of certificates are to be addressed to: The Head of Service, Office of Head of Service, The Secretariat, Alausa-lkeja or to pso@lagosstate.gov.ng on or before 27^th December 2011.

NOTE: Only short listed candidates that meet the above criteria will be invited for interview.