Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
- In accordance with the market analysis, the Procurement Officer ensures that Padua Petroleum Nigeria Ltd (PPNL) obtains any pre-qualification as required by prospective clients and that PPNL is enlisted on all of such clients’ approved supplier’s lists.
- Meticulously manages all aspects of procurement from negotiation to delivery.
- Maintain a register of Tender/Proposal submissions for Procurements, the success rate of all bids shall be recorded and evaluated periodically.
- Monitor business trends and products availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery timeline at all times
- Nurture relationships with suppliers / OEMs to negotiate the best prices for the company.
- Identify and researches potential new suppliers / OEMs
- Carry out market survey for purchase of products and ensure competitiveness of pricing.
- Maintain database of Suppliers/OEMs/Contractors
- Evaluate total costs of company purchases
- Develop and implements strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods or services and, possibly, maintaining stock levels of frequently ordered goods and services from OEMs/Suppliers.
- Oversees a team of purchasing agents (buyers) in a complex chain of transactions
- Seeks approval from the General Manager and accountable for approval of bid-lists and purchase orders
- Participates in prequalification of suppliers as necessary and evaluation of commercial bids.
- Participate in negotiations of Purchase Orders and Contract Agreements.
- Ensure awards of Procurement Contracts and Purchase Orders are in compliance with Specifications and local and international standards
- Responsible for review of suppliers’ requests for payment and ensuring that all obligations and requirements are met.
- Ensures all Contracts and Purchase Orders close-out are undertaken in a timely manner, including the resolution of claims as and when required
- Oversee estimation of freight costs and call-off freight forwarding services from suppliers, to meet required on-site dates, at minimum costs, or the contractual international commercial terms applicable.
- Provide sound procurement advice on purchases to internal and external customers
- Takes ownership and confidently handle negotiations that leads to notable cost savings.
- Commands credibility and gains suppliers’ respect
- Promotes procurement influence while establishing long-lasting working relationships
- Carry out other assignments as may be directed by Management.
- Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports to the General Manager on activities carried out, milestones, challenges etc.
Key Performance Indicators
- Keen attention to details
- Purchase Order/Contract Cycle Time
- Supplier Defect Rate
- Procurement Lead Time
- Price competitiveness
- Response time
- Cost Savings
- Margins on Contracts/POs.
- Contract Turn Over.
Education and/or Work Experience/Skills Requirements:
- HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing, Business Administration or related field is required.
- Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Procurement Officer preferably in the Oil and Gas industry.
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Strong communication and IT skills and ability to communicate effectively with vendors/OEMs.
- Strategic Sourcing skills and ability to manage complex projects and multi-task
- Excellent Customer relationship management.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Digitally savvy.
- Certifications in Purchasing and Supply Management are highly desirable.
Interfaces with:
- Internal Staff – General Manager, Business Development Manager, HR Manager, Accountant, Admin Supervisor.
- External: OEMs, PR Vendors, Purchasing and Supply Vendors, Clients, Regulatory bodies etc.