Administrative Manager

About This Role

Proten International—a leading human resources and recruitment consultancy firm recruiting on behalf of a corporate service organization—is recruiting an Administrative Manager for its client's hub in Gbagada, Lagos State. This operational administration role oversees fleet management, procurement, inventory tracking, facility logistics, regulatory vehicle compliance, and vendor contract negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

• Fleet & Transport Management: Direct daily vehicle scheduling, driver management, routine maintenance, fueling logs, insurance licensing compliance, and telematics/GPS tracking to eliminate asset misuse.
• Procurement & Vendor Management: Lead vendor selection and price negotiations for office supplies, spare parts, and facility equipment while managing purchase request workflows and supplier performance SLAs.
• Inventory Control & Asset Accountability: Oversee inventory levels for office consumables, tools, and replacement parts; conduct regular reconciliations to prevent overstocking or supply shortages.
• Compliance & Budget Reporting: Develop administrative SOPs, manage departmental expenditure budgets, ensure workplace health and safety compliance, and deliver regular performance reports to senior management.
  
  

• Academic Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel data analytics, Word, and Outlook), GPS telematics platforms, and procurement workflows.
• Sector Experience: Prior experience managing fleet and administrative operations within a logistics, security, or fast-paced service-based company is an added advantage.
• Core Competencies: Commercial vendor negotiation, fleet logistics control, detail orientation under pressure, asset tracking, and team leadership.