Procurement Specialist

Job Location and Employment Type

This position is based in Abuja, Lagos, and Rivers State, Nigeria, requiring full-time onsite presence.

Role Responsibilities

• Creating Requests for Quotations (RFQs), selecting OEMs, suppliers, and vendors, managing tenders and bids, preparing Purchase Orders, and negotiating contracts for services such as freight and clearing.
• Generating comprehensive reports on RFQs and purchases, including pre-bid evaluations, price comparisons, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Overseeing the end-to-end process of assigned RFQs, bids, and tenders from receipt to submission.
• Engaging in sourcing activities to accurately identify client requirements and secure competitive pricing from qualified manufacturers and reliable suppliers.
• Conducting negotiations with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable quotes.
• Identifying and sourcing the most effective and economical freight options for items within RFQs or Purchase Orders.
• Issuing and following up on Purchase Orders.
• Monitoring and accelerating Purchase Orders directed to manufacturers and suppliers, ensuring compliance with bid and purchase order terms and conditions.
• Tracking and managing delivery schedules of imported goods in coordination with freight forwarders and clearing agents.
• Coordinating payment tracking activities with the accounts department.
• Supporting the Admin/Logistics team in receiving and delivering goods to clients.
• Performing additional procurement and expediting duties as delegated.
• Assisting leadership in achieving unit targets.

Job Requirements

• Possession of an HND, BSc, or higher degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in industries such as Construction, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, or Telecommunications is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and procurement processes including sourcing, bidding, purchase order administration, and expediting.
• Familiarity with logistics procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient analytical capabilities, especially in preparing price and cost-benefit analyses.
• Effective problem-solving skills to handle specification, technical, and commercial challenges and devise strategic solutions.
• Commercial awareness and market intelligence specific to Electrical and Instrumentation (E & I) products and services is a plus.
• Knowledge of E & I product lines enhances candidacy but is not mandatory.
• Strong sourcing expertise for both local and international goods and services.
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly those used in Oil & Gas sectors, such as SAP Ariba and GEP.
• Skill in contract management and data/information handling.
• Excellent negotiation and consultative sales competence.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Highly organized with the capacity to manage multiple priorities, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines effectively.
• Collaborative teamwork skills along with notable organizational and leadership qualities.

Additional Information

The application deadline is October 31, 2024. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes referencing the job title as the email subject. No salary details or number of openings were specified.