• Application Deadline: Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Procurement Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Industry: Construction

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate and place Purchase Orders, ensure schedule reporting and delivery promises are maintained by suppliers with information communicated to the project/product team and other stakeholders.


• Carry out supplier management and performance evaluation, supplier non-conformances to ensure that the correct actions are taken to close them out in a timely manner.


• To ensure suppliers meet required HSEQC standards and that product delivered is to specification, on time and with no injuries.


• To expedite orders in accordance with Purchase Order requirements.


• Work with business units to communicate and improve delivery where-ever possible.


• Assist end user departments with price enquiries for obtaining goods/services quotes from suppliers; liaising with originator(s) and updating the purchasing quote register accordingly.


• When required, deputies for the Supply Chain Manager with full authority to manage the commodity/product/project function in their absence.


• Responsible for continually working with “key” suppliers to ensure clear scope definition and cost reduction programs.


• Where applicable, co-ordination of end user department rental requirements with suppliers for operational support activity, and where applicable communicating delivery status to the originators.


• Assist the Accounts department with invoice enquiries requiring clarification/approval; specifically, with rental equipment and personnel services. Contact department originators/Supervisors on such invoice approval, update SAP accordingly with applicable information and return approved invoice(s) to the Accounts department.


• Manage engineering changes to specifications and advise suppliers accordingly.


• Assist Supply Chain Manager with supplier business review meetings and ensure departmental SOP is updated and maintained.


• Assist in other purchasing/departmental duties/activities as detailed by the Senior Buyer/Team Leader/Supply Chain Manager.


• Receive Engineering or generic specifications and source competitive bids from qualified suppliers that meet the specification, quality, budgetary and schedule requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in related discipline.


• Minimum of 4 years working experience as a Procurement Officer in a construction firm


• Advanced knowledge of computer applications and internet navigation.


• Certifications in purchasing related discipline.


• Must have business experience, especially gained in buying and selling would be added advantage.


• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) abilities required.


• Keen attention to detail with an ability to spot errors.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Language.


• Good analytical/critical thinking.


• Computer-literate with sufficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Project.


• Excellent at negotiating, networking and dealing with numbers as well as dealing with other factors such as sustainability, risk management and ethical issues.


• Excellent at developing and maintaining a successful working relationship.


• Demonstrate a confident and mature approach and highly diplomatic.