Job Description
Responsibilities
- Supplier evaluations, negotiating contracts, managing the centralized vendor database, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
- Key Focus Areas: Cost savings, process improvement, and strategic sourcing.
- Development of a Centralized Vendor Database: A single, centralized repository is crucial to eliminate duplicate records and streamline procurement workflows.
- Implementation: Utilize ERP systems or specialized vendor management software to house all supplier information, contracts, and performance metrics in one place.
- Features: Digital onboarding, automated data collection, and real-time updates of vendor profiles.
- Benefits: Increased transparency, improved risk management, and faster supplier onboarding.
- Proper Vendor Registration and Verification System: A robust system ensures that only credible, compliant, and reliable vendors are engaged, reducing risk and fraud.
- Registration Process: Create a standard digital form to gather essential documents: Company registration (CAC), Tax Clearance Certificate (3 years), and proof of similar supplies.
- Verification Measures: Conduct mandatory background checks on vendor legitimacy, verify bank details, and review financial stability (KYB - Know Your Business).
- Periodic Review: Re-evaluate registered vendors annually to ensure compliance with updated tax documents and performance standards.
- Standardization of Procurement Procedures: Establishing standardized operating procedures (SOPs) guarantees fairness, transparency, and accountability, particularly when aligned with regulatory frameworks like the Public Procurement Act.
- Standard Documents: Implement uniform template forms for requisitions, purchase orders, and Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Proposal (RFP).
- Process Flow: Define clear, multi-step approval workflows involving user departments, procurement, and finance.
- Transparency: Ensure all bidders are given equal opportunity and that evaluation criteria are consistent and documented.
- Implementation of Annual Contracting Frameworks.
- Supply Chain Experts: Annual contracts provide cost stability, reduce administrative burdens, and ensure timely supply of goods and services.
- Framework Agreements: Set up long-term contracts with key suppliers for commonly procured items to fix prices and terms for a set period, such as the 2025–2027 period.
- Volume Leveraging: Consolidate procurement needs across the organization to negotiate better rates, utilizing pre-qualified vendors.
- Monitoring: Regularly track supplier performance against the negotiated terms to ensure quality and timely deliver.
Requirements
- Minimum Education: B.Sc. / HND qualification in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or relevant Social Sciences.
- Preferred Qualifications: An MBA or a post-graduate diploma in Supply Chain Management or Logistics is an added advantage.
- Requirements: At least 2–4 years of experience, proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel, and strong negotiation skills.
- Professional Certifications: High value is placed on certifications from Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS),Nigerian Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management (NIPSM), or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).
- Core Experience: 2–5+ years of procurement experience within the oil and gas sector (upstream or downstream).
- Mandatory Requirements:Completed NYSC discharge certificate or exemption letter.
Key Skills & Knowledge Needed:
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act and Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) guidelines.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
- Core Competencies: Strong vendor sourcing, negotiation, and contract management skills.
- National Electronic Labour Exchange — NELEX+3
Targeted Roles and Requirements:
- Procurement Officer:Bachelor’s degree, 2–3+ years of experience, familiarity with procurement software.
- Contracts & Procurement Specialist:Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain, 5+ years of experience, expertise in EPC/EPCM contracts.
- Head of Procurement:Bachelor’s degree + Masters (MBA), 5–10 years of experience with 3 years in a managerial role.
Typical Certification Bodies:
- CIPS: Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.
- NIPSM: Nigerian Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management.
- ISM: Institute for Supply Management.
- SPESSE: Nigeria Procurement Certification Programme.