Procurement Specialist at Aquada Development Corporation

Aquada Development Corporation Limited is a registered company located in Umuahia, Abia State. Over the years, we have been committed to innovating new technologies and products that improve the quality of life while improving the built environment in which we operate. Our specializations range from food manufacturing, materials processing to process engineering and construction. To achieve this, the Corporation hires the best available talent to conceive and implement its ideas, while we create a dynamic and rewarding work environment to nurture and sustain this creative spirit.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Location: Umuahia, Abia
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Identify suppliers of goods and services
• Negotiate terms with suppliers such as price, quality of goods, deadlines, expectations, etc.
• Liaise with suppliers and project managers regarding updates and details of goods
• Create purchase orders and tally these with supply requests and orders
• Analyze invoices to ensure accuracy of goods delivered
• Monitor inventory to ensure the flow of goods remains positive

Requirements

• 2-5 years of working experience as a Purchasing Specialist or in a similar role.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a similar field preferred.
• Analytical and organizational skills,
• Excellent communication skill,
• Ability to work with minimal supervision,
• Strong negotiation skill,
• Business Development minded,
• Good knowledge of Procurement and Supply Chain,
• Skilled in relationship management, set up a relationship with farmers and laborers,
• Proven experience working as a procurement specialist in the same area required,
• Additional certification in the field of procurement desired,
• Strong knowledge of the industry and market conditions,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
• Impeccable negotiation and problem-solving skills,
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and rapport building,

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter that outlines their specific experience and how it relates to this position, current Resume, and a clear indication of your date of availability to: [email protected] using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.