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• Position: Assistant Procurement Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ikoyi


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good ethical purchasing standards and costing


• Source and compare quotes from at least three (3) vendors for purchases to be made, to ascertain the best offer.


• Work with internal stakeholders (shipping department) to determine accurate procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements.


• Collate evaluation of the performance of suppliers/ vendors and report on this periodically.


• Keep accurate records of inventories on ERP and track usage of items.


• Follow up and enforce the company's procurement policies and procedures.


• Manage inventories and maintain accurate purchase and pricing records.


• Maintain and update supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.


• Maintain solid relationship with suppliers/vendors and possess good negotiating skills.


• Carry out proper research and evaluation of prospective suppliers.


• Contribute to preparing budgets and cost analyses as required


• Prepare periodic reports identifying completed and pending activities, including completion timelines.

Requirements

• Bsc/HND in Marine/Mechanical Engineering or a Social Science course


• A Marine Engineering background is an added advantage


• Minimum of 2+ years of work experience as a procurement officer

SKILLS

• Strong communication and negotiation skills


• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills


• Supervisory and management experience


• Keen attention to detail


• Good knowledge of Microsoft office suite


• Good commercial awareness of the shipping industry and the operations of a vessel