Procurement Operations Manager (Oil & Gas)

Responsibilities:

• Regulatory and Government Office Liaison: Attend NIPEX, NOGIC-JQS, DPR, and other relevant government offices in person when applications, renewals, or registrations require physical follow-up or chasing supporting documentation, and applications will be prepared by headquarters
• Monthly Field Reporting: Submit a concise written monthly report to the Director covering buyer meeting outcomes, tender follow-up status, delivery updates, and any on-the-ground intelligence relevant to the business

Buyer Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain active relationships with procurement and technical teams at
• Dangote Refinery, NNPC refineries (Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna), modular
• refineries (Walter Smith, Aradel), and EPC contractors operating in Nigeria
• Attend procurement meetings, technical discussions, and site visits at refinery
• locations across Nigeria, representing the company at senior procurement level
• Identify and develop new buyer contacts and opportunities, feeding intelligence back to headquarters

Tender Submission and In-Person Follow-Up

• Submit tenders and quotations prepared by headquarters onto NIPEX and directly to
• buyers, within required deadlines
• Attend any in-person clarification meetings, technical presentations, or site
• inspections required during the bid process
• Follow up with procurement contacts in person to progress live bids and maintain
• visibility with decision-makers

Port, Logistics, and Delivery Supervision

• Liaise directly with customs clearing agents at Lagos, Port Harcourt and other ports
• essential for all incoming equipment shipments
• Supervise port clearance and arrange inland transportation of equipment from port to
• refinery site, ensuring timely and accurate delivery
• Confirm delivery completion to headquarters and manage any on-site handover
• requirements

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the Nigerian oil and gas sector in a commercial, business development, procurement, or supply chain role
• Demonstrable existing relationships with procurement or technical teams at one or more of: Dangote Refinery, NNPC refineries, or major EPC contractors operating in Nigeria
• Hands-on experience with Nigerian port clearing, customs procedures, and inland logistics for imported equipment
• Strong understanding of the NIPEX tender process and Nigerian Content requirements
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Confident, well-presented, and comfortable representing the company at senior procurement levels

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior experience in an equipment supply, trading, or commission agency environment
• Technical familiarity with refinery machinery and process equipment
• Existing contacts at Walter Smith, Aradel, or other modular refineries
• Understanding of letter of credit (LC) payment processes in international trade

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Performance incentive linked to deal closures
• All business travel within Nigeria covered
• Opportunity to grow with the business as it scales across West Africa
• Direct working relationship with UK and Nigerian leadership