Head of Supply Chain & Procurement Systems at Proten
Proten is an international Human Capital Development firm that offers a wide range of Training, Coaching and Consulting services to individuals, small businesses and corporate and governmental organisations. Our client base spreads across Europe and Africa with head offices in London, United Kingdom and Lagos, Nigeria. Human Capital is undoubtedly one of the most important elements of success in any organisation today. Developing human capital requires creating and cultivating environments in which human beings can rapidly learn and apply new ideas, competencies, skills, behaviours and attitudes. Proten International assists organisations across Europe and Africa in providing opportunities for people to create shared understanding, explore new ideas and apply them. The tools for creating these opportunities include training, facilitation, coaching and consulting. Our focus is to create an enabling environment for businesses and organisations to start – up and thrive through a range of business development services. We also work with Corporate and Governmental organisations to optimize their productivity and performance through a range of advisory, consulting and other services. We aim to understand the needs of every organisation and its people and work hand-in-hand with them to fulfil them. We strongly believe that a highly performing and productive workforce will lead to a profitable organisation.Job Summary
Our client is seeking a strategic and commercially driven Head of Supply Chain & Procurement Systems to lead its end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations.
This role is ideal for an experienced leader with a proven track record in global sourcing, supplier negotiations, procurement transformation, and cost optimization within construction, manufacturing, engineering, or large-scale project environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead global sourcing and establish direct relationships with OEMs and international manufacturers.
Drive procurement strategies that reduce costs, improve margins, and strengthen working capital.
Oversee supplier negotiations, import logistics, freight, customs clearance, and landed cost management.
Implement ERP-driven procurement processes, governance frameworks, and vendor performance management systems.
Develop standardized procurement strategies for commercial and hospitality projects while supporting future local manufacturing initiatives.
Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely procurement and seamless project delivery.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
Professional certifications (CIPS, CPSM, APICS, etc.) are an added advantage.
Minimum of 10 years' experience leading procurement and supply chain functions in construction, manufacturing, engineering, FMCG, or similar industries.
Demonstrated experience in international sourcing, supplier development, import logistics, trade finance, and ERP implementation.
Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.