Operations Manager – Engineering Procurement
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Date posted
July 30, 2026
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Closing date
July 30, 2027
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Hiring location
Lagos
Description
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager with a strong engineering background, preferably from an engineering procurement or engineering services company.
The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of engineering materials and equipment, particularly the engineering spares and products we procure. They will be responsible for overseeing the entire operations function, ensuring seamless coordination across procurement, logistics, supplier management, pricing, and team performance.
Key Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Proven experience as an Operations Manager or in a similar leadership role within an engineering procurement or engineering services company.
• Strong technical knowledge of engineering spares, industrial equipment, and procurement processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams responsible for sourcing, logistics, and pricing.
• Extensive supplier management experience, including supplier selection, performance monitoring, negotiation, relationship management, and resolving supplier issues such as fluctuating lead times and delivery delays.
• Strong understanding of logistics planning, shipping coordination, and inventory management.
• Commercial acumen with experience reviewing quotations, managing pricing strategies, and ensuring cost-effective procurement.
• Ability to develop and improve operational processes, monitor KPIs, and drive efficiency across the supply chain.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate has worked in an engineering procurement or engineering services company, understands the technical nature of engineering products, and can effectively lead an operations team while ensuring timely sourcing, reliable supplier performance, efficient logistics coordination, competitive pricing, and overall operational excellence.
Qualified candidates who meet the above requirements should send their CV to hr@dexnovaconsulting.com with the subject line: "Operations Manager – Engineering Procurement."
Please note: Only candidates whose qualifications and experience closely match the requirements will be contacted.
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