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- Nigeria, Nigeria
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Job Summary
To develop and execute category sourcing strategies that ensure the reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable supply of materials, equipment, services, and critical inputs required for refinery and petrochemical operations.
The role is responsible for maximizing value through strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, market intelligence, and risk mitigation while ensuring compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and business objectives.
The Procurement Category Lead serves as the commercial focal point for assigned spend categories, driving total cost of ownership optimization, supply assurance, operational continuity, and continuous improvement to support the organization's operational excellence and profitability goals.
Scope of Responsibility
The Procurement Category Lead is accountable for managing assigned procurement categories, including but not
limited to:
Process Chemicals and Catalysts
Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO)
Mechanical Equipment and Spare Parts
Electrical and Instrumentation Materials
Rotating and Static Equipment
Engineering Services
Logistics and Transportation Services
Industrial Gases and Utilities
Information Technology
Corporate and Administrative Services
Capital Project Procurement
Financial Scope
Annual category spends ranging from USD 50 million to USD 500 million+ depending on portfolio.
Responsible for identifying and delivering annual cost optimization targets.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Category Strategy Development:
Develop and maintain long-term category strategies aligned with business objectives.
Conduct spends analysis and category segmentation.
Develop sourcing roadmaps and procurement plans.
Identify opportunities for cost optimization and value creation.
Analyze market trends, risks, and supplier capabilities.
Strategic Sourcing:
Lead end-to-end sourcing activities.
Develop RFQ, RFP, and tender strategies.
Evaluate supplier proposals and commercial offers.
Conduct commercial negotiations and contract award recommendations.
Ensure competitive sourcing and compliance with procurement policies.
Supplier Relationship Management:
Develop strategic supplier partnerships.
Conduct supplier performance reviews.
Monitor supplier risk and business continuity plans.
Drive supplier innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage supplier development programs.
Contract Management Support:
Collaborate with Contract Management teams during contract lifecycle.
Support contract negotiations and renewals.
Ensure contractual obligations are achieved.
Resolve commercial disputes and claims.
Cost Management:
Deliver annual savings and value creation targets.
Drive total cost of ownership initiatives.
Benchmark pricing against industry standards.
Monitor commodity and market indices.
Identify alternative sourcing opportunities.
Risk Management:
Identify supply chain vulnerabilities.
Develop mitigation plans for critical categories.
Ensure dual sourcing where required.
Support business continuity planning.
Monitor geopolitical and market risks impacting supply
Governance and Compliance:
Ensure adherence to procurement policies and procedures.
Maintain audit-ready procurement documentation.
Ensure ethical sourcing practices.
Promote transparency and regulatory compliance.
Support internal and external audits.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Serve as procurement business partner to assigned functions.
Align sourcing priorities with operational requirements.
Support refinery shutdowns, turnarounds, and project execution.
Facilitate cross-functional sourcing decisions.
Continuous Improvement:
Implement category management best practices.
Drive procurement digitization initiatives.
Improve procurement cycle times.
Enhance supplier collaboration platforms.
Support procurement transformation programs.
Key Requirements
Education and Work Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline; a postgraduate degree (MBA or relevant master’s) is an added advantage
Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, CIPSMN, or equivalent is strongly preferred
8–12 years’ progressive experience in procurement, category management, or process/operations roles within oil & gas, refining, or petrochemical environments
Demonstrated expertise in category management, including development and execution of category strategies and delivery of measurable value outcomes
Strong track record in strategic sourcing and commercial negotiations, including management of technical and performance-based contracts
Experience in supplier and contract management, including engagement with catalyst manufacturers, licensors, and specialty chemical providers
Proven ability to conduct technical supply market intelligence and analysis, including benchmarking, supplier evaluation, and product performance assessment
Strong understanding of procurement planning, budgeting processes, and alignment with operational and process requirements
Familiarity with standard sourcing methodologies, procurement systems, and chemical/material management practices
Experience working within oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, or other asset-intensive industries is highly desirable
Behavioral Competencies:
Integrity and Ethics:
Demonstrates transparency and accountability.
Upholds procurement governance standards.
Results Orientation:
Focuses on value delivery and business outcomes.
Consistently achieves procurement targets.
Collaboration:
Builds strong cross-functional relationships.
Works effectively with suppliers and stakeholders.
Customer Focus:
Understands internal customer needs.
Delivers reliable procurement support.
Problem Solving:
Identifies root causes.
Develops practical and sustainable solutions.
Adaptability:
Responds effectively to changing market conditions.
Thrives in dynamic operational environments.
Communication:
Communicate clearly and professionally.
Presents recommendations confidently to leadership.
Leadership Competencies:
Strategic Thinking:
Develops long-term sourcing strategies.
Aligns category plans with business priorities.
Decision Making:
Makes timely, fact-based procurement decisions.
Balances commercial, operational, and risk considerations.
Stakeholder Management:
Influences senior stakeholders.
Builds alignment across business functions.
Change Leadership:
Drives procurement transformation.
Promotes innovation and continuous improvement.
Performance Management:
Establishes clear targets.
Monitors and improves category performance.
Business Acumen:
Understands refinery economics.
Connects procurement decisions to business value.
Digital Competencies:
ERP Systems:
SAP S/4HANA
SAP MM
SAP Ariba
Oracle ERP
Procurement Analytics:
Spend analytics platforms
Procurement dashboards
KPI reporting systems
Data & Reporting Tools:
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Power BI
Tableau
Microsoft Power Platform
Digital Procurement Tools:
E-Sourcing platforms
Contract lifecycle management systems
Supplier management portals
Digital tendering systems
Emerging Technologies:
AI-enabled sourcing tools
Predictive analytics
Procurement automation
Digital supplier collaboration platforms
Functional Competencies:
Strategic Procurement & Category Management:
Category strategy development
Strategic sourcing
Spend analysis
Demand management
Procurement planning
Commercial Management:
Cost modeling
TCO analysis
Commercial negotiations
Contract commercial evaluation
Cost reduction methodologies
Supplier Management:
Supplier relationship management
Supplier development
Supplier performance management
Supplier risk assessment
Market Intelligence:
Commodity market analysis
Benchmarking
Industry trend monitoring
Supply market assessment
Risk & Governance:
Procurement governance
Supply risk management
Compliance management
Business continuity planning.
Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate
How to apply
Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.
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