Procurement Engineer at Oasis Africa Consulting Limited

Oasis Africa Consulting Limited - Our client, an independent Power Plant Construction Company is looking to recruit suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Engineer

Location: Jakande - Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

Purpose
The Procurement Engineers will oversee cost- efficient and timely purchasing of technical goods and services for all site operations including concrete works, general construction, subcontractors and other non-construction technical procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Purchase Orders / Sub-contract Agreement as per approved submittal and material service request sent by the site
• Completes the Purchase Order’s attachment, comparison sheet, and material files for Procurement Unit Head’s review
• Manages the efficient flow of purchase requests and action same
• Support in the prequalification of suppliers and subcontractors 
• Evaluates whether suppliers are capable of consistently delivering products and services in a timely manner and within required quality standards
• Search for, identifies, and establishes contacts with new suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support in periodic re-evaluation of suppliers and subcontractors
• Updates suppliers’ and subcontractors’ database.
• Maintains quality and price records for all purchased items
• Regular visits to sites and coordinates with the sites for procurement issues
• Works with Procurement Manager/Unit Head on selecting suppliers for prequalification.
• Coordinates with Warehouse Officer when material is returned to supplier
• Coordinates with Finance for the proper management of accounts receivables and payables.
• Coordinates with Finance to ensure appropriate credit facilities
• Communicates with potential suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (a MUST)
• Minimum 5 years’  procurement experience in a Construction/EPC environment
• Knowledge of FIDIC requirements.
• CIPS will be an advantage
• Good interpersonal, organizational, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).

Remuneration
Salary is competitive and in line with industry standards.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.