Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit proposals, seek competitive quotes, and negotiate favorable purchasing terms.
• Assess what goods and services the organization needs to procure.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier connections to ensure dependable and high-quality supply.
• Track inventory levels and oversee timely restocking.
• Engage in contract negotiations with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and conditions.
• Candidates must be proficient in using the Shell Ariba and Chevron Smart procurement platforms.
• Prepare, review, and process purchasing documents for supplies and equipment procurement.
• Review and interpret key performance data to optimize operations and minimize costs.
• Create procurement frameworks and ensure strong, reliable relationships with suppliers.
• Oversee procurement quality to ensure all items meet expected standards and technical specifications.
• Ensure quality control in procurement to verify that all items meet organizational standards and specifications.
• Maintain up-to-date procurement policies by conducting periodic reviews and modifications.
• Establish risk controls within supplier contracts to minimize potential disruptions.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or a relating field.
• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles, with proven expertise in contract negotiation and vendor management.
• Expert in procurement and sourcing, with a sharp understanding of market behavior and supplier dynamics.
• Strong negotiation and networking skills, with the ability to build strategic supplier relationships and secure favorable terms.
• Proficient in using supplier and third-party management software to streamline procurement processes and vendor oversight.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with a high level of numerical proficiency.
• Proven experience in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to support informed business decisions.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and drive results.

Remuneration: NGN 150,000 - 250,000