Procurement Officer - Telecom at ipNX Limited

ipNX Limited is one of Nigeria's fastest growing Information and Communications Technology companies, serving a multitude of needs across enterprises, small businesses and residents with innovative, world-class services. Our ability to identify, satisfy and exceed today’s market needs is a testament to over a decade of experience, our commitment, drive and passion realized through highly skilled and well seasoned professionals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer - Telecom

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Negotiate contract agreements for products and services.
• Assess contractor performance to identify the need for amendments of existing contracts.
• Prepare and edit contracts between the company and potential clients.
• Handle breach of contracts in a timely manner.
• Serve as the main liaison with outside contracting representatives.
• Develop and implement effective procurement proposals.
• Research regulations to guarantee contracts are updated and in compliance with laws.
• Coordinate with clients to guarantee terms of contracts are fulfilled in compliance with the contract terms and regulations.
• Manage communication with vendors.
• Initiate negotiations with suppliers/vendors in order to obtain best cost and lead time offerings.
• Conduct performance evaluation for suppliers in order to maintain quality services.
• Regularly update suppliers’ database to ensure all required data are captured and available for effective use.
• Contractor prequalification and performance evaluation to meet organizational quality standards and project implementation guidelines.
• Drive contract agreement/SLAs and facilitate technical and legal reviews to minimize litigation risks.
• Monitor and drive contractor compliance with project commercial terms and conditions.
• Manage all disciplinary actions/sanctions against contractors.
• Ensure all vendors have the required certifications.
• Carry out periodic checks to ensure that all contractors meet HSE standards.
• Liaise with CEA and Engineering to design appropriate customer experience training for the FTTH contractors.
• Follow up with Finance, user departments, and vendors on payments.
• Coordinate all vendors’ commercials with regard to invoicing, delayed payment, etc.
• Ensure that all relevant safety, quality, and environmental procedures and controls are adhered to so that the safety of employees, contractors, and quality of product/services and environmental compliance can be guaranteed.
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and directives so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Coordinate the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of processes and practices, taking into cognizance international best practices, cost reduction, and productivity improvement.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• University Degree or Higher National Diploma in Management Sciences.
• Postgraduate degree (MBA, M.Sc., etc.) an added advantage.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role in Supply Chain Management.
• Sound understanding and experience in Procurement & Logistics/Supply.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, contract documents, and legal specifications.
• Outstanding negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to resolve client complaints and concerns.

Application Closing Date
10th October, 2023.