Food Concepts commenced operations in 2001. From inception, our aim has been clear-cut and focused: to revolutionise the food sector in West Africa and to deliver extraordinary satisfaction to our stakeholders.
The journey began with our pioneering of the food court concept in Nigeria – a new and exciting offering for the local market. At the same time, we also imported well-developed QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) brands from South Africa. Since this time we have concentrated on developing our own brands, which already occupy prime market positions. Chicken Republic, as our flagship brand, is a classic success story.
Since launching in 2004, Chicken Republic has already opened 55 stores in Nigeria and Ghana. On this basis, we are proud of the brand’s hard-earned reputation as the fastest growing chicken QSR in West Africa and the number 1 chicken QSR in Nigeria (both in revenues and number of outlets). In addition, Chicken Republic was ranked as one of Nigeria’s top 20 brands across all categories (Financial Standards Awards 2009).
Our multifaceted business also comprises an Operational Division, Central Kitchen Unit and Supply Chain Division.Job Purpose
Ensure effective and seamless integration of the Procurement Process with the company’s other business processes, including but not limited to the Budgeting and Expenditure Management processes
Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Ensure clear audit trail, process transparency and clarity of roles of individual parties in the Procurement process
Protection of Food Concepts from possible risks related to the procurement of goods and services
Define, implement and manage processes aimed at ensuring that only credible suppliers are registered to conduct business with Food Concepts and also put in place an effective framework for the performance management of the suppliers
Define, implement and measure processes, procedures and service level agreements to support quality service delivery
Constantly communicate and educate the internal users on processes put in place for interfacing with suppliers, procurement of goods/services and contracting
Manage the contract award process from end to end by:
Facilitating/supporting the execution of contracts
Negotiating terms and conditions with suppliers during the contracting process
Reviewing contracts to ensure they capture agreed terms and conditions and that they effectively protect Food Concepts
Resolving of contractual issues and disputes and escalating accordingly, when required
Line management of the IT Services department (with emphasis on driving recruitment to fill approved headcount, performance management, succession planning and training and development)
Line management of the Procurement department (with emphasis on driving recruitment to fill approved headcount, performance management, succession planning and training and development)
Active management of the following budgets:
The company’s overall cost of sales budget
The Procurement Department’s annual expense budget
Key Performance Indicators
Procurement turnaround time
Quality of Suppliers
Quality of goods/services procured
Variance from average price benchmarks for the different categories of products/services
Savings on Procurement of goods/services
Knowledge Requirements
Vendor Management
Cost Management
Contract Management
Negotiation
Job Specifications
Minimum of university degree or equivalent
Membership of the CIPS, CILS, CILCS, CISCOM, Lean Six Sigma or any other related professional qualification is an added advantage
Minimum of 3 years working experience at management level in Supply Chain function
Decision Expectations
Acts on defined procedures and decisions
Enforces agreed decisions
Plans own work schedule and work schedule of subordinates
Responsible for deploying hardware, and applications across all business locations.
Coordinate, supervise and lead Field Support Team members to achieve the objectives of this role