Job at an Event Management Company

Alister Greene is a registered Business Development specialized in helping businesses build sustainable systems and processes covering Human Resources Management, Accounting/Finance, Marketing to Information Technology (I.T).

Our client, an event management, design, décor and Floral company

PROCUREMENT LEAD

PURPOSE OF ROLE
Manage overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the procurement function(Local and foreign).

JOB DUTIES
Procurement function
Review current processes for procurement and make recommendations where appropriate so as to better procure goods and services.
Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain the best price and service.
Contribute to the achievement of business financial objectives by identifying cost reduction opportunities.
Maintain records of  all goods ordered and received by the company
Match purchase orders with shipment to ensure there are no variances.
Report all variances to management and take necessary actions as approved
Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes.
Manage and resolve vendor or contractor grievances.
Source and locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
Analyzes market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability and minimize cost of carriage/distribution.
Monitor and ensure inventory records are properly maintained by the user department.
Follow up with accounts for vendors and suppliers payments as scheduled and based on availability of funds
Admin functions
Promptly collate and verify requisitions raised by  various units and give first level approval
Attend to other duties as assigned

SKILLS
Excellent organization skills,
Ability to prioritize
A collaborative team player
Concerned with the team success as well as individual performance
Visible Leadership skills

REQUIREMENTS
BSC / HND/ in a related field of study. Masters would be of great advantage.
Candidate should be between 30 and 35 years of age
At least 3 years’ experience working in such capacity in a reputable organization.
Candidate must reside in Lagos but be willing to travel outside Lagos.

ADMIN MANAGER

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Maintains administrative staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe and secure work environment; developing personal growth opportunities.
Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
Sourcing contractors for building refurbishments and ensure work is completed according to standard, budget and  agreed timelines, according to organizational priorities to ensure the smooth daily operational running of the facility.
Develop and maintain a relationship with all contactors and vendors ensuring efficient facility operations.
Regularly inspects structure of building and determine if repairs are needed.
Ensure compliance of fire safety procedures and that fire extinguishers are in good shape
Oversee renovation projects, Managing general upkeep and maintenance of the premises.
Oversee the repair and maintenance operation for all company vehicles and monitor post repair performance.
 Counsel employees; develop/implement/monitor adherence to policies and procedures.
Control transfer and movement of vehicles between project locations as required.
Responsible for selecting the right vehicles so that the company can meet its distribution objectives efficiently and cost-effectively.
Ensure the maintenance records for fleet are accurate and up-to-date

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Leadership and People Management
Communication Skills
Collaboration Skills
Business management skills
Finance skills
Project management skills.
Problem Solving/Analysis

REQUIREMENTS
BSC / HND/ in a related field of study. Masters would be of great advantage.
Candidate should be between 30 and 35 years of age
At least 3 years’ experience working in such capacity in a reputable organization.
Candidate must reside in Lagos but be willing to travel outside Lagos.

HEAD OF RETAIL

JOB PURPOSE:
To contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and review of a business strategy that maximises the retail net profit by driving sales and controlling costs at regional level; to build motivated and high performing teams through the effective leadership and line management to retail staff.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Works with the Managing Director and other Heads of Function to influence the creation and communication of company strategy, business priorities and targets for the shops and ensure there are systems in place to enable the shop managers to receive the information in a timely manner.
Generates ideas about future retail activities to ensure a cutting edge strategy; maintains up to date knowledge of the market place, competitors and trends
Takes decisions on matters relating to the day to day retail operation within their defined work area including the strategic planning of resources
Ensures that the retail operation complies to all policies and procedures relating to Security, Health and Safety; influences any changes necessary to meet statutory requirements, ensuring minimum risk to staff members and the business.
Ensures all shops meet the required return on sales prior to submitting any recommendations to the Managing Director; all shop locations must be visited to ensure they will trade effectively and meet the proposed budgets.
Spends time in shops with retail shop teams and customers to understand and identify business critical issues in order to ensure the alignment of tactics and strategies; maintains the corporate identity of Mind in all shops and related initiatives.

SKILLS
Excellent organization skills,
Ability to prioritize
A collaborative team player
Concerned with the team success as well as individual performance
Visible Leadership skill.

REQUIREMENTS
BSC / HND/ in a related field of study. Masters would be of great advantage.
Candidate preferably female should be between 30 and 35 years of age
At least 3 years’ experience working in such capacity in a reputable organization.
Candidate must reside in Lagos but be willing to travel outside Lagos.

TO APPLY
Applicants should send CVs to careers@alistergreene.com