• Application Deadline:
• Position: Corporate Procurement Specialist (Maternity Cover)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Reference ID: R2164

Main Purpose of Job

• Responsible for procurement of goods and services from initial sourcing through delivery. This involves the process of selecting vendors, negotiation of contracts, forecasting demand, and managing the fulfilment of supply.


• The Corporate Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting cross-functional teams to achieve cost, delivery and quality metrics, as well as vendor management.


• This position holder will ensure the day-to-day operations to achieve key results in support of the business - flexing resources, optimizing demand and satisfying stakeholder requirements.


• The Corporate Procurement Specialist will work collaboratively across divisions and countries establishing strong relationships with peers, senior leaders and other stakeholders.


• This position will demonstrate the ability to get things done through both formal and informal networks, using diplomacy and tact to gain cooperation and support from others.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:          

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience


• Preferred: Certifications in CIPS, ISM, CPM, Lean-Six Sigma Training or certification, etc.    

Minimum Experience:

• Required: 5+ years of experience in procurement and operations


• Preferred: Corporate sourcing and procurement Experience


• Preferred: 2+ years INGO experience i.e. U.S. government funded projects, DFID, and others


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel spreadsheets.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of global sourcing and procurement strategies, tactics, processes, procedures, and systems.


• Experience in development of policies and procedures


• In-depth knowledge of federal procurement regulations and USAID regulations


• Proficiency with Procurement Systems and Sourcing tools.


• Experience supervising staff


• Negotiation skills


• Capacity building/facilitation skills


• Multi-lingual proficiencies such as English, French, Spanish or other are an added advantage.


• Experience in cross-cultural work environment.

Competencies:

• Adaptable, creative, collaborative and able to think strategically.


• Critical thinking and technical expertise - uses logic and methods to solve complex business problems, seeing hidden problems, decision making effectively under pressure.


• Purpose driven and outcome focused - moving roadblocks, tackling difficult problems and is action oriented.


• Developing and leading talent - coach employees to improve performance, encourage stretch tasks and assignments.


• Thinking digitally - picking up new technical skills and knowledge quickly, gains familiarity and is comfortable using a range of digital collaborative tools.


• Operate as a nimble learner - knowing personal strengths, weaknesses and limits, has a growth mind-set.


• Committed to continuous improvement and willing to develop new skills over time.


• Keen customer focus on internal/external stakeholders


• Impeccable negotiation and problem solving skills.


• Exceptional interpersonal skills and rapport building.