• Application Deadline:
• Position: Projects & Service Buyer - Lagos, Nigeria


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• To manage, develop and administer Supply Chain activities within the West Africa & Sub Sahara region. This role encompasses responsibility for Project Resale materials and inter-company purchases.  


• To provide procurement expertise and leadership, contribute to the development of strategy and policy, drive continuous improvement, and sustained high performance.


• To adapt purchasing strategies through effective vendor relationship management, contract & project management, as well as maintaining positive business relationships with both internal and external customers.

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• Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) as necessary.


• Perform bid analysis and make recommendations.


• Negotiate supplier agreements and contracts including commercial and contractual terms.


• Mitigate risk during supplier selection and negotiation.


• Develop supplier relationships including the provision of performance metrics.


• Develop a supply base compatible with company objectives and future needs.


• Provide support to internal customers on all third-party and logistics-related issues.


• Manage and undertake the administration of procurement procedures including the use of SAP.


• Mitigate invoice queries and resolve payment issues.


• Ensure compliance with all regional and global policies, procedures, and quality accreditations.


• Provide regular reports and metric data as necessary.


• Drive continuous improvement in all areas of supply chain activity and participate in improvement initiatives throughout the organization.


• Promote integrity, professionalism, and adherence to ethical standards.


• Leverage global supply chain resources and knowledge to deliver best-in-class solutions.


• Develop, and assist with the development of, new policies, procedures, and strategies and drive compliance within the organization.


• Manage inter-company purchases in line with corporate objectives.


• Manage logistics and inventory in line with Project requirements to minimize cost, increase efficiency and reduce obsolescence.


• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including import/export tariffs and documentation, trade compliance, customs, and revenue.


• Manage and undertake expediting activities across all third-party and inter-company supply chains.  

Qualifications

About You

• Minimum 3 years experience in a position with responsibility for procurement of:
  
  - 3rd Party Project resale materials and services                      
  
  - Negotiation of agreements including terms & conditions                 


• Strong knowledge of procurement practices, regulations, and policies.       


• Strong knowledge of contract types, contractual terms and conditions, and experience in negotiating and developing contracts with suppliers.


• Strong negotiation skills.


• Experience in international sourcing and development of global supplier relationships.


• Strong team player with experience in participation in cross-functional team improvement activities.


• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within an organization and across all disciplines.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to make decisions and manage time effectively.


• Sound understanding of other business functions, particularly Project Management and Finance.


• Experience in using integrated ERP systems including modern procurement tools such as SRM.


• Degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or a relevant field of study.