Job Description
Role Summary
- The Procurement and Logistics Officer will support the end-to-end procurement, transportation, and distribution of project materials and equipment for the project.
- The role will ensure that goods are sourced cost-effectively, and transported efficiently, and distributed promptly to the project site, maintaining 100% compliance with company standards, regulations, and project timelines.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Support and Sourcing:
- Assist in sourcing, evaluating, and selecting suppliers for construction materials, medical equipment, and consumables.
- Obtain and compare quotations to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery.
- Liaise with the head of procurement to prepare purchase orders (POs) and ensure adherence to company procurement policies and approval limits.
- Maintain up-to-date vendor and price lists for frequently purchased items.
- Liaise with suppliers to confirm delivery schedules and resolve any supply delays or quality issues.
Logistics and Transportation Management:
- Coordinate the transportation and movements of materials and equipment.
- Support freight and forwarding processes, ensuring compliance with Nigerian Customs and other relevant authorities.
- Plan and coordinate local deliveries to the project site.
Warehouse and Distribution Alignment:
- Work closely with the Inventory Supervisor to synchronize inbound and outbound material movements.
- Ensure all deliveries are accurately received, recorded, and transferred to the site warehouse.
- Monitor distribution schedules to ensure materials reach work fronts on time.
- Support proper documentation of materials received and issued for transparency and audit readiness.
Documentation and Compliance:
- Maintain comprehensive records of purchase orders, delivery notes, invoices, and customs clearance documentation.
- Ensure 100% compliance with company procurement procedures, ethical sourcing, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare weekly procurement and logistics status reports for project management review.
- Support audit processes and maintain complete traceability of all transactions.
Coordination and Communication:
- Collaborate with the procurement, finance, inventory, and construction teams to align purchasing with project priorities.
- Provide regular logistics updates to the line manager and identify potential supply chain risks.
- Support vendor and freight partner relationship management to ensure dependable service delivery.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field. Candidates without a related degree must have proven, relevant experience (7 years) in procurement, logistics, or supply chain operations for major construction or industrial projects.
- Experience: 7 years of procurement and logistics experience, preferably in construction, healthcare, or infrastructure projects.
- Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract administration skills.
- Proficiency in ERP/procurement systems and logistics tracking tools.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong understanding of the end-to-end supply chain (procurement, logistics, warehousing, distribution).
- Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders (suppliers, freight forwarders, warehouse, site teams).
- High data accuracy and documentation discipline.
- Effective problem-solving and risk mitigation skills.
- Team-oriented and proactive mindset, working collaboratively under supervision and tight deadlines.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.