Reviews and processes purchasing requests such as purchase requisitions and purchase orders for goods or services to ensure compliance with the company's purchasing procedures, the Nigerian procurement code, and user requirements.
Prepares all aspects of bids, requests for quotes, and proposals, including precise specifications, supporting spreadsheets, comparisons, recommendations, and justifications; issues purchase orders.
Provides liaison services between vendors and departments for order status, procurement procedures, and problems resolution; research sources of supply; advises departments on cost effective alternatives. Assists in bid openings for competitive solicitations such as requests for quotes, bids, and proposals.
Reviews and evaluates contracts, issues award letters and purchase orders, negotiates change orders, and determines sole source validity.
Maintains data information, files, reports, price lists on assigned commodities; negotiates prices and terms.
Maintains records in accordance with established policies and procedures and audit guidelines.
Participates in trade shows, purchasing meetings, seminars, and company functions related to procurement.
Requirements
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any Engineering discipline, Business Administration, or related field.
MBA or MSC will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement.
Strong understanding of business processes.
Strong math skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.