• Application Deadline: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Procurement Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Job Description 

Local Procurement:

• Request PFIsfrom multiple suppliers/vendors and negotiate best rates


• Prepare the project budget and /or use the approved budget to issue PO or invite suppliers to deliver relevant items


• Ensure key metrics such as cost, quality and time are not compromised in the procurement process


• Keep, and regularly update a database of suppliers of a relevant range of local materials


• Periodically source for relevant suppliers, initiate business partnerships & manage relationships with every supplier.


• Collaborate with key technical personnel to ensure clarity of specifications and expectations


• Manage relationships with customers and eliminate complaints (sources/causes)


• Examine/inspect supplied items to ensure conformity to PO specs before acceptance


• Take delivery of goods from Freight agents / Local Vendors and hand themover to the Store with records and database-updated


• Track key functional indices and report same to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness


• Keep proper record of all goods received, part number, serial number, capacity, date, etc


• Research to improve all Procurement operations according to the company’s objectives.


• Timely delivery of goods; shipment loading & transferring; document recording and data entry into the system.


• Follow up with the Accounts Department to ensure the supplier’s invoice is properly received and follow through to payment.

Clearing, Forwarding and Logistics:

• Get all required logistic details from the implementation team


• Make cost-effective, timely and efficient logistic arrangements


• Where required, furnish the Project / Implementation Team with details of courier AWB


• Research and find out strategies/tools that enhance optimal logistics operations; identify and address logistic barriers with appropriate strategies.

Reporting:

• Issue weekly PO reports and goods received/pending by way of status reports.


• Issue weekly report to accounts on account payables position


• Issue daily status report on clearing and forwarding of goods


• Monthly procurement report, including payables

Qualifications

• Minimum of First Degree in any field


• Experience in Procurement and Purchasing activities


• 3 years work experience.

Skills:

• Proactive


• Integrity


• A self-starter and independent


• Ability to work under pressure.


• Highly organised


• Significant ability to multi-task effectively.


• Purchase Orders and Contract Negotiation skills


• Strong Analytical Skills


• Communication skills


• Attention to detail