Procurement Officer (Contract Manager) at Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED)

Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED), a leading multi-million dollar Company in the Electrical Power and Construction Sectors and has a highly skilled and motivated workforce of over 300 employees, who are committed to the client's quest to be the No. 1 and preferred African owned electricity solutions provider in Africa.

The company is positioned for timely and efficient delivery of turnkey electricity projects to its esteemed customers. This is a rare opportunity to work for a sector leader and lead a "best-in-class" team of engineers, be an integral part of the company, and make a difference with the businesses and communities it serves.

We are committed to growing profitably and sustainably while providing its customers with an efficient and reliable supply of power. To achieve this, we need passionate, motivated and smart professionals, who share our values and our vision; to fill the position below:

Position Title: Procurement Officer (Contract Manager)

Job Code: 139
Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Department/Division: Procurement
Reports to: Head Procurement

Position Summary

• We needs an Procurement Officer (Contract Manager) who can draft comprehensive contract documents including non-disclosure agreements, master agreements, and statement of works, service level agreements, amendments and related contractual documents; obtains contract execution according to company policy and entering and maintaining contract data in the contracts database; and analyze new law, regulation and contract trends for potential impact on Company's unit goals and objectives.

Position Responsibilities

• To review and provide expert advice on contractual matters, agreements of all kinds, contracts, tenders, risks, claims, disputes and all issues that are governed by contract with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, partners and inter-office entities.
• Draft comprehensive contract documents including non-disclosure agreements, master agreements, and statement of works, service level agreements, amendments and related contractual documents.
• Collaborates with internal company partners to develop sourcing/contracting strategies and identifies saving opportunities to reduce costs, reduce contractual risk, and rationalize the supply base.
• Support the company in contract management including change control management, renewals, issues escalation and vendor dispute resolution.
• Facilitates supplier selection and contracting processes in conjunction with procurement category lead on an as needed basis.
• Obtains contract execution according to company policy and entering and maintaining contract data in the contracts database.
• Analyse new law, regulation and contract trends for potential impact on Company's unit goals and objectives.
• Effectively carry out transactions from request through payment cycle and adding value (Value includes cost savings, improved service delivery, improved performance of PHED network through quality spares, materials and services etc.)
• Must show high level of integrity through entire procurement process

Performance Profile
The most important performance objective for this position is …
30 Day Milestone

• Achieve 10% cost reduction per transaction

90 Day Milestone

• Support the establishment of Procurement Turnaround Time schedule for all activities

Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge & Skills)
Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Economics or one of the applied sciences; Purchasing & Supply Professional Certificate,

Experience:

• Five (5) years experiences in similar role preferably in the Energy Sector or in an Engineering company.

Competence:

• Establishes strategic performance measures that allow staff to continually assess and adjust operational and service delivery direction;
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills, including the ability to translate sales and vendor data into actionable insights

The following will also be highly regarded:

• Academic honors, awards, scholarships & prizes
• Strong commitment to a career in the power sector
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong team skills with demonstrated leadership skills

Remuneration
This position provides a comprehensive compensation package including a competitive base salary commensurate with skills and experience.

Application Closing Date
21st June, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Selection Process
There are three key stages to the process:

• Stage One: Application and Pre-screening
• Stage Two: Competency-based Interview
• Stage Three: Technical Assessment Center