Non-Commodity Procurement Manager
Business Information Animal Feed & Protein
We’re one of the leading animal feed and day-old chick producers in Nigeria. We operate one of Nigeria's largest poultry feed mills and day-old-chick facilities in Kaduna State, and in Kwara state. Our aqua feed plant in Nigeria is the first in Sub-Saharan Africa, along with a poultry feed mill. Both these facilities are helping serve Nigeria’s expanding poultry and aquaculture sectors. In Vietnam, our feed mill in Mekong Delta service selected fish species with world-class product quality and technology and have established leading brands like Ecotra, Song Fish, Redcrown, and Royalgrow. To strengthen and expand our animal feed and protein capabilities in West Africa, while generating synergies with its wheat milling business in Senegal we recently acquired Avisen SARL a major supplier of feed, with its facility located in Rufisque producing over 100,000 metric tons (MT) of feed annually.
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Job Description
A Non-Commodity Procurement Manager in Olam Agri is responsible for leading the end-to-end procurement of non-commodity goods and services, ensuring cost optimization, supplier performance, operational excellence, compliance, and sustainable sourcing practices. The role drives strategic sourcing initiatives, manages supplier relationships, oversees procurement operations, and ensures the timely availability of engineering spares, services, logistics, and other critical procurement requirements to support business objectives.
Key Requirements
- Manage procurement costs within approved budgets and deliver cost optimization.
- Ensure quality and timely availability of engineering spares and services.
- Lead sustainability initiatives across procurement categories.
- Optimize resource utilization and support infrastructure projects for operational efficiency.
- Manage Engineering Spares & Services procurement end-to-end.
- Build, coach, and develop high-performing procurement teams.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and business objectives.
- Drive supplier performance through KPIs, SLAs, and strategic partnerships.
- Mitigate supply chain risks through contingency sourcing and proactive planning.
- Leverage ERP systems and digital procurement tools to improve efficiency and transparency.
- Deliver value through cost benchmarking, should-cost analysis, and strategic negotiations.
- Demonstrate strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Job Requirements
Experience
- 5–7 years of end-to-end procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing, FMCG, industrial, or multinational environments.
- Experience in Capex, engineering spares, logistics, freight, service contracts, and indirect procurement.
- Proven track record in supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, and procurement transformation projects.
- Knowledge of EXIM processes, customs clearance, and procurement documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- MBA/Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, or related discipline preferred.
- CIPS, CPSM, or similar procurement certifications are an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Strategic sourcing and category management.
- Supplier relationship and contract management.
- Commercial negotiation and cost optimization.
- Budgeting, forecasting, and spend management.
- Procurement compliance and governance.
- Supply chain risk management.
- Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
Olam Agri is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.