Raw Material Procurement Manager - Fibre Production

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Kenedri Services is hiring an experienced Raw Material Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, purchasing, and supply of raw materials for fibre production. The role focuses on PET bottles and recyclable plastics, requiring strong supplier network development, cost control, and quality assurance across the recycling value chain.

• Manage sourcing of PET bottles and recyclable materials for fibre production
• Build and maintain supplier networks across multiple locations
• Negotiate competitive prices and control procurement costs
• Ensure raw material quality meets production specifications
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, and quality control teams

Original source description

We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Raw Material Procurement Managerto manage the sourcing, purchasing, and continuous supply of raw materials required for our fibre production operations The ideal candidate must understand the recycling/fibre manufacturing value chainand have practical experience: sourcing raw materials from collectors, aggregators, recycling companies, suppliers, and other relevant sources. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing quality raw materials, particularly PET bottles and other recyclable materials used in fibre production, developing reliable supplier networks, negotiating competitive prices, controlling procurement costs, and ensuring that materials are delivered on time and meet the company's required specifications. Key Responsibilities: Raw Material Sourcing: Research the market regularly to identify new sources and changes in raw material prices. Ensure sufficient raw-material supply to support uninterrupted production. Identify and develop relationships with waste collectors, aggregators, recycling centres, dealers, and bulk suppliers. Develop and maintain reliable sources for raw materials required for fibre production. Source PET bottles, recyclable plastics, and other approved raw materialsaccording to production requirements. Build a strong supplier network across different locations to ensure continuous availability of raw materials. Raw Material Quality Control: Ensure proper sorting and grading of raw materials before they enter production. Investigate and resolve quality issues with suppliers. Monitor the quality, colour, type, contamination level, moisture content, and other relevant characteristics of materials supplied. Work with suppliers to reduce contamination and rejected materials. Work closely with the Production and Quality Control teams to understand the required specifications for raw materials. Ensure purchased PET bottles/raw materials meet the company's required standards. Supplier Management: Develop alternative suppliers to reduce dependency on a single source. Monitor supplier performance based on quality, price, quantity, and delivery reliability. Regularly visit supplier locations where necessary to assess their capacity and reliability. Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and onboard reliable suppliers. Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers. Negotiate competitive prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial conditions. Procurement & Cost Control: Identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs. Negotiate the best possible prices while maintaining required quality. Prepare procurement budgets and monitor spending against approved budgets. Develop procurement plans based on production forecasts and raw-material requirements. Monitor fluctuations in PET and recyclable-material prices. Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers. Control unnecessary emergency purchases and avoid excessive inventory. Production & Inventory Coordination: Monitor available stock and ensure materials are replenished before reaching critical levels. Maintain appropriate minimum and maximum stock levels. Work closely with the Production, Warehouse, Finance, and Quality Control departmentsto determine material requirements. Plan purchases based on production schedules and expected consumption. Track materials from supplier delivery through receiving and warehouse storage. Minimize production downtime caused by raw-material shortages. Market & Supplier Network Development: Develop procurement channels in areas with high availability of recyclable materials. Develop long-term sourcing strategies to guarantee the company's future raw-material requirements. Monitor market prices and competitor purchasing activities. Provide management with regular updates on raw-material availability, pricing, and market conditions. Establish relationships with large aggregators and collection networks. Continuously research new raw-material sources and suppliers. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate procurement and supplier databases. Prepare weekly and monthly procurement reports. Maintain supplier records, quotations, purchase orders, invoices, delivery notes, and other relevant documents. Report procurement challenges, shortages, price changes, and supply risks to management. Track quantities purchased, prices paid, supplier performance, and material rejection rates. Ensure all procurement transactions are properly documented. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) The successful candidate will be measured based on: Reduction in rejected/contaminated materials. Quantity of raw materials successfully procured. Supplier relationship and performance. Quality and acceptance rate of supplied materials. Supplier delivery performance. Number and quality of reliable suppliers developed. Procurement cost savings. Accuracy of procurement planning. Consistent availability of raw materials for production. Reduction in production downtime caused by material shortages. Inventory efficiency. Requirements: Good understanding of inventory management and supply-chain processes. Ability to travel to supplier locations and collection centres when required. Proven experience: in raw-material procurement. Strong negotiation and price-analysis skills. Excellent communication and relationship-management skills. Strong supplier network and proven ability to develop new sources of raw materials. Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines. Bachelor's degree or HND in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. Ability to assess raw-material quality and supplier reliability. Practical knowledge of sourcing PET bottles, recyclable plastics, or similar manufacturing raw materials is highly desirable. Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing, recycling, plastics, textiles, fibre, or related industries. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and procurement/ERP systems. Experience: in these areas will be an added advantage: Candidates with experience: in any of the following will be highly preferred: Plastic waste collection and aggregation. Plastic raw-material trading. Textile manufacturing. Plastic recycling. Manufacturing raw-material procurement. Recycling plants. Polyester fibre production. Recycled fibre production. Waste management and recycling supply chains. PET bottle procurement. Professional Certification: Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSP, CILT, CSCP, or other relevant procurement/supply-chain certifications will be an added advantage. Core Competencies: Supply Chain Management Data Analysis Supplier Relationship Management Cost Reduction Procurement Planning Raw Material Procurement Market Research Quality Assessment Inventory Management Price Negotiation Contract Negotiation Leadership & Team Management Supplier Network Development Risk Management PET/Plastic Sourcing Important Candidate Profile The preferred candidate should have hands-on experience: sourcing raw materials for manufacturing, particularly candidates who understand where to find PET bottles/recyclable materials, how to negotiate with aggregators and suppliers, how to assess material quality, and how to secure sufficient volumes at competitive prices. The company is not simply looking for a general Purchasing Manager. Candidates from PET recycling, plastic recycling, fibre manufacturing, textile manufacturing, waste collection/aggregation, or related raw-material procurement environmentsshould be given strong consideration. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as subject of the mail. Application Deadline: 29th August, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Aba and 7 other locations Aba , Anambra State , Edo State , Onitsha , Adamawa State , Delta State , Warri , Asaba