Group Head, Foreign Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

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Bridgemead Limited is hiring a Group Head, Foreign Procurement & Strategic Sourcing to lead international sourcing, supplier strategy, import procurement, and high-value contract negotiations across steel, mining, and energy subsidiaries. The role is based at the Corporate Headquarters in Lagos and reports to the Group Executive Director / Group CEO.

• Senior procurement leadership role reporting to Group Executive Director / Group CEO
• Based at Corporate Headquarters in Lagos, full-time employment
• Covers steel manufacturing, mining & resources, and energy sectors
• Leads international sourcing, supplier management, and major contract negotiations
• Focus on cost savings, supply risk reduction, and import logistics oversight

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Group Head, Foreign Procurement & Strategic Sourcing at Bridgemead Limited ⏲ Aug 28, 2026, 2:03 PM ⋕ View all Manufacturing & Production jobs Bridgemead HR provides customized HR solutions to optimize workforce productivity and profitability. Our expert trainers design bespoke training programs, innovative HR strategies, and efficient payroll systems tailored to each client’s unique needs. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Group Head, Foreign Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Location: Lagos (Corporate Headquarters) Employment Type: Full-time Reports To: Group Executive Director / Group CEO Direct Reports: Foreign Procurement Managers, Strategic Sourcing Managers, Import/Expediting Officers, Procurement Analysts Department: Group Procurement & Supply Chain Industry: Steel Manufacturing | Mining & Resources | Energy (Power & Renewables) Role Purpose The role ensures the Group obtains critical raw materials, equipment, spare parts, consumables, and technical services at the right quality, cost, lead time, and commercial terms. It is responsible for reducing supply risk, improving supplier performance, managing foreign-currency exposure in procurement decisions, and delivering measurable savings without compromising operational continuity. The Group Head, Foreign Procurement & Strategic Sourcing leads the Group’s international sourcing, supplier strategy, import procurement, and high-value contract negotiations across steel, mining, and energy subsidiaries. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Sourcing & Category Management: Develop and implement Group-wide foreign procurement and strategic sourcing strategies. Conduct spend analysis, supplier-market research, cost benchmarking, and category plans. Standardize specifications and consolidate demand across subsidiaries to improve purchasing leverage. Lead sourcing for high-value and critical categories including steel inputs, mining equipment, power-plant spares, machinery, CAPEX equipment, fuel-related materials, and technical services. International Supplier Management: Lead supplier due diligence covering technical capability, financial strength, quality standards, ethical practices, and delivery capacity. Build alternative supplier options for critical items to reduce dependency and supply disruption. Identify, evaluate, onboard, and manage international suppliers, manufacturers, OEMs, and service providers. Establish supplier-performance scorecards covering quality, price, lead time, responsiveness, and compliance. Negotiation, Contracts & Commercial Value: Partner with Legal to review contracts and manage commercial risks. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranties, delivery schedules, liquidated damages, performance guarantees, and escalation clauses. Lead commercial negotiations for major international procurement contracts, framework agreements, and long-term supply arrangements. Deliver validated cost savings, cost avoidance, and improved payment or credit terms. Import Procurement, Logistics & Expediting: Escalate and resolve delays that may affect production, projects, shutdowns, or maintenance activities. Oversee the end-to-end foreign procurement cycle: requisition, RFQ/RFP, supplier selection, purchase order, shipment, clearing, delivery, and close-out. Work with freight forwarders, clearing agents, insurers, banks, and logistics providers to ensure timely importation. Monitor shipment status, documentation, Incoterms, customs requirements, and delivery risks. Procurement Governance & Risk Management: Identify procurement risks including foreign-exchange volatility, supply disruption, counterfeit materials, supplier failure, and import delays. Ensure compliance with Group procurement policies, delegated authority limits, competitive-bidding requirements, and ethical standards. Support Internal Audit and ensure timely closure of procurement audit findings. Maintain transparent documentation for supplier selection, negotiations, approvals, and contract awards. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Present procurement performance, savings, risks, and sourcing priorities to Group Executive Management. Lead and develop the Group foreign procurement and sourcing team. Build a high-performance procurement culture focused on value, integrity, speed, and operational continuity. Work closely with subsidiary operations, engineering, maintenance, finance, and stores teams to align procurement plans with operational needs. Key Performance Indicators Compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements: Reduction in supply disruptions and production-impacting stock-outs Improvement in payment terms, credit facilities, and contract value Supplier quality, delivery, and responsiveness scores Accuracy and timeliness of procurement reporting Procurement savings and cost avoidance achieved On-time delivery of imported critical materials and equipment Percentage of critical categories with approved alternative suppliers Reduction in procurement cycle time and emergency purchases Qualifications & Experience: Educational Requirements: MBA or Master’s degree is an advantage. Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Professional Certifications: CIPS, CPSM, ISM, CIPSMN, or equivalent procurement certification is strongly preferred. Project-management, contract-management, or supply-chain certifications are an advantage. Experience: Requirements: Strong knowledge of Incoterms, international trade documentation, customs processes, freight forwarding, and foreign procurement risk. At least 5 years in a senior strategic sourcing, foreign procurement, category management, or procurement leadership role. Experience: within steel, mining, energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, engineering, or other asset-heavy industries is required. Must have 12–15 years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or commercial experience. Proven record of managing international suppliers, import procurement, high-value contracts, and complex commercial negotiations. Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms. Core Competencies: International supplier negotiation and contract management Integrity, governance, and procurement compliance Strategic sourcing and category-management capability Supply-risk and foreign-exchange awareness Import logistics and expediting knowledge Team leadership and performance management Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making Commercial and financial acumen Stakeholder management and cross-functional influence How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: career.bridgemeadnghr@gmail.com using "Group Head, Foreign Procurement & Strategic Sourcing" as the subject of the email. Application Deadline: 4th September, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Lagos State