• Application Deadline: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Procurement Specialist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 3 years


• Location Edo


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

The job is responsible for oversight of all revenue-related purchasing and inventory management for all strategic business units in the hotel towards ensuring high quality, cost-effective, reliable and efficient procurement and distribution of supplies.

Activities

• Develops and implement strategies and templates for procuring, storing, and distributing goods or services and maintaining stock levels


• Establishes and implements robust company-wide purchasing procedures and policies


• Track inventory, logistics and supply of goods


• Maintains data on procurement cycles and utilises that knowledge for accurate procurement forecasting


• Prepares detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments to guide Management decision making


• Inspects the levels of business supplies and materials to identify shortages.


• Ensure product stock is adequate for all outlets and can cover direct demand from customers.


• Conducts continuous improvement of the company’s procurement procedures, supply chain, and logistics management with a view to reducing costs


• Maintains standardization with regard to quality and specification of purchases and supply


• Analyzes different suppliers and supply sources to obtain the most cost-effective deals and timelines.


• Develops procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.


• Manages the procurement budget and promotes a culture of saving on procurement costs through long-term procurement planning


• Takes the lead in screening and reviewing bids and quotations and negotiating contracts, reviewing final contract language, supplier’s bills etc.


• Approves purchase orders and organizes and confirms delivery of goods and services


• Reviews purchase requests and ensures approval is in place for large spend items before discussions and negotiations commence


• Manages the process of sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.


• Contributes to negotiations with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms


• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers


• Liaises with suppliers to understand market conditions and any potential impact these might have on pricing


• Ensures the integrity of the competitive process, facilitates bidder debriefings and exercises appropriate judgement and tact while ensuring the protection of confidential information


• Any other duties as may be assigned to you by your manager.

Accountabilities

• Profit Margin


• Compliance Rate


• Vendor fulfilment rate


• Vendor lead time


• Procurement fulfilment rate


• Procurement lead time


• Vendor size


• Purchase order cycle time


• Procurement Return on Investment


• Vendor defect rate


• Purchase Order and invoice accuracy


• Supplier defect rate


• Emergency Purchase ratio

Context:

• An Electricity Distribution Company in a highly regulated sector of the economy with serious concern for effective processes and outcomes, a diversified workforce of technical and professional staff to provide excellent administrative support services to management and staff.

Qualifications / Experience / Skills

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Higher National Diploma (HND) / Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc.) in any relevant discipline.


• A Masters in Degree in Purchasing and Supply or Purchasing and Logistics or an MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree will be an added advantage


• A member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or a related field is an added advantage

Experience:

• 3 years’ experience in Procurement and Supply Chain


• Competitor Analysis;


• Industry & Market Knowledge;


• Strategy and Business Performance;


• Business ethics associated with dealing with suppliers and internal customers is essential; etc


• Ability to use basic computer software

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;


• Leadership Skills;


• Negotiation skills;


• Planning & Organising;


• Analytical skills and familiarity with data analysis principles;


• Commercial Awareness;


• Strong organizational skills;


• Relationship Management;


• Microsoft Office Proficiency;


• Project Management;


• Financial Management;


• Operations Management;


• Purchasing and Supply Chain Management;


• Proven ability to utilize and develop computerized spreadsheets and word-processing applications;


• Procurement Technology adaptation;


• Keen attention to detail and accuracy; etc