Menzon Limited - Our client is recruiting experienced candidates to join the Accounts & Finance Team in the position below:
Job Title: Procurement Officer
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
Our client requires the services of experienced Procurement Officers to join their Procurement Team.
Job Description
Oversee end-to-end procurement process with adherence to procurement policy, procedures and guidelines.
Source and manage suppliers and vendors including to maintain and update a database of them on behalf of the organisation.
Develop procurement strategies that satisfactorily address business needs.
Periodically evaluate vendor performance and drive competitiveness among vendors.
Coordinate with departments/end users and establish specifications prior to procurement.
Approve and follow up on purchase orders, ensuring on-time delivery of goods and in good condition.
Negotiate prices of goods and services to achieve cost effectiveness and value for money pricing arrangements.
Review contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and demand accountabilities from vendors and suppliers for contractual agreement breaches or SLA gaps as applicable.
Effectively manage shipment of goods including to liaise with suppliers for proper documentation and timely clearance.
Build and nurture long-term relationship with key stakeholders.
Resolve supplier/procurement issues that may arise and implement effective and realistic mitigation strategies.
Implement best practice reporting methods to ensure availability of updated information regarding procurement activities.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual procurement plans as required.
Drive continuous performance improvement in procurement processes and systems.
Anticipate and mitigate supply chain disruptions through market intelligence.
Manage contract and tendering processes, including to support the design of specifications or drafting of terms and conditions for tenders and contracts.
Conduct contract/procurement risk assessment to prevent possible losses.
Control the procurement budget and drive cost reduction initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree / HND in Marketing, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Management or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in a similar capacity.
Possession of relevant professional certification is an added advantage.
Significant experience of purchasing and procurement across a broad range of environments and professional services.
Good working knowledge of procurement and contract law.
In-depth knowledge of tendering processes, invoicing and contracts.
Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent negotiation skills with value for money approach to procurement.
Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude at all times including to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Commitment to ethical standards and high level of personal and professional integrity.
Proactive approach to problem-solving.
Professional level verbal and written communication with good report writing and presentation skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
Good interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules.
Application Closing Date
23rd July, 2022.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter as an attachment to: [email protected] using "Application for the Post of a Procurement Officer" as the subject of the mail.