• Application Deadline: Tue, 7 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Procurement Specialist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Procurement specialist must have deep knowledge of the procurement/ purchasing process across several industries (oil and gas is important). Procurement specialist must be able to maximize and promote MPG in organizations.

Job Summary:

The Contracts/Procurement Specialist will prepare, review, negotiate, and administer contracts and purchase orders.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Interact with key stakeholders in identifying business needs, building relationships and selling the features and benefits of early procurement involvement.


• Develop detailed sourcing and category plans to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.


• Manage preparation, implementation and execution of procurement processes.


• Implement procurement processes to ensure efficiency, cost savings and best practices.


• Work with finance team throughout the procurement cycle to assist with forecasting and budgeting.


• Assist Vendor Manager in vendor selection, management and performance.


• Perform sourcing, liaising and negotiating with new and existing suppliers to improve business.


• Re-negotiate contracts with suppliers to produce better savings and further value for spend.


• Create documentations necessary for the acquisition of materials and services.


• Provide outstanding customer service and ensure customer satisfaction.


• Review supplies, works and services to ensure compliance with company procedures and best procurement practice.


• Provide updates about procurement related progress and potential delays on a daily basis to the Business Manager.


• Maintain positive working relationships with strategic suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met.


• Analyze market and delivery trends so as to develop procurement technologies and processes that support those trends.


• Reviews cost proposals and pricing information.


• Prepares and administers contracts and purchase orders with specific vendors.


• Compares bids from vendors and determines, or assists with determination, to whom contracts will be awarded.


• Evaluates vendor proposals to ensure that all requirements are met.


• Confirms that terms and delivery dates are accurate.


• Evaluates competence of vendors and reviews their invoices for accuracy.


• Maintains database regarding vendors’ performance and quality of product(s).


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of contract principles and procedures.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Excellent administrative skills.


• Excellent written and communication skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field required.


• Three years of relevant experience required.

MPG is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of Race, Religion/Belief, Ethnic/National Origin, Disability, Age, Citizenship, Marital/Domestic/Civil Partnership Status, Sexual Orientation, or Gender Identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.