Procurement Engineer (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical) at an Independent Power Plant Construction Company - Oasis Africa Consulting Limited

Oasis Africa Consulting Limited - Our client, an Independent Power Plant Construction company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Engineer (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical)

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

Job Description

• The Procurement Engineers will oversee cost-efficient and timely purchasing of technical goods and services for all site operations.

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.
• Source information and procure equipment from OEM’s
• 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 of Engineering in either Civil, Electrical and Mechanical (a MUST)
• Minimum of 5 years’ procurement experience supporting Civil or Electrical & Instrumentation or Mechanical discipline specific procurement activities in a Construction/EPC project environment
• Knowledge of Incoterms and FIDIC requirements
• CIPS will be an advantage
• Good interpersonal, organizational, communication and negotiation skills 
• Strong computer skills
• Fluent in English (oral and written).

Salary
Competitive.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.