Engineering Procurement & Business Development Lead

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate engineering procurement activities, ensuring timely sourcing and acquisition of technical materials, equipment, spare parts, and services.
• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with local and international suppliers, manufacturers, contractors, and service providers.
• Source engineering materials and equipment in line with project specifications, technical requirements, quality standards, and approved budgets.
• Review technical specifications, bills of quantities (BOQs), material requisitions, and engineering procurement documents.
• Request and evaluate supplier quotations, conduct commercial comparisons, negotiate pricing, and recommend suitable vendors.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that ensure cost efficiency, quality assurance, and timely delivery.
• Identify new business opportunities, potential clients, projects, and contract opportunities within the oil and gas industry.
• Monitor tender portals, industry publications, client procurement platforms, and other sources for Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Invitations to Tender (ITTs).
• Lead the preparation, review, and submission of technical and commercial bids, tenders, and business proposals.
• Build and maintain relationships with oil and gas operators, International Oil Companies (IOCs), National Oil Companies (NOCs), EPC contractors, and other industry stakeholders.
• Develop business development strategies to expand the company's client base, market presence, and revenue.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, finance, and technical teams to prepare competitive proposals and tender submissions.
• Negotiate contracts, commercial terms, pricing, and service agreements with clients and suppliers.
• Maintain a database of suppliers, clients, procurement opportunities, and ongoing tenders.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, industry developments, and procurement requirements to identify growth opportunities.
• Ensure procurement and business development activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and applicable oil and gas standards.
• Track procurement performance, tender success rates, project opportunities, and business development targets.
• Prepare periodic management reports on procurement activities, supplier performance, business opportunities, and revenue growth.

Requirements:

• HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven years of relevant experience in engineering procurement, supply chain management, tendering, or business development within the oil and gas industry.
• Proven experience managing engineering procurement activities and securing business opportunities in the oil and gas sector.
• Strong understanding of oil and gas equipment, engineering materials, technical specifications, and procurement processes.
• Practical experience in RFQs, RFPs, ITTs, BOQs, vendor evaluations, tender preparation, and contract negotiations.
• Good knowledge of the oil and gas supply chain, EPC projects, procurement procedures, and vendor management.
• Familiarity with Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) requirements and local content regulations.
• Existing professional relationships with oil and gas operators, EPC contractors, vendors, and industry stakeholders will be an advantage.
• Strong commercial, analytical, negotiation, and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, procurement systems, and tender management platforms.
• Excellent proposal writing, presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and business development abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement projects and tender deadlines effectively.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, PMP, or relevant engineering certifications will be an added advantage.