• Application Deadline: Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Technical Buyer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 - 6 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Engineering / Technical  , Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Job purpose

To ensure efficient and optimal sourcing of spare parts, machinery, equipment and services for the smooth and continuous operations, maintenance and management of our Operations.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate terms with suppliers such as price, quality of goods, deadlines, and expectations in line with budget cost, specification and delivery targets.


• Coordinate technical items, procurement processes and ensure appropriate remittance and delivery.


• Create purchase orders through Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and tracking of processed purchase orders.


• Follow up with overseas suppliers to ensure timely submission of supporting documents for import documentation.  


• Liaise with the Import Documentation Supervisor for timely processing of Form M and regular information on current situations.


• Request for delivery confirmation of technical items from plant warehouse employees and notify suppliers for any discrepancies.


• Collaborate with Logistics team to prepare delivery schedule of import items and weekly updates.


• Keep track of suppliers’ invoices payment due dates for processing according to the agreed terms and conditions and do monthly reconciliations of accounts.


• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports


• Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures; and oversee KPI tracking and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering, Science related or Supply Chain Management fields


• Minimum of 4-6 years’ experience


• Proven purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment


• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Navision or any other Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) software


• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Presentation


• Strong numerical, analytical skills and technical knowledge


• Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements