Procurement Officer at Elite Talent Placements

Elite Talent Placements is a premier recruitment agency known for connecting top talent with exceptional opportunities. We specialize in identifying and placing high-caliber professionals in key roles that drive business success. Our commitment to excellence and personalized approach ensures that both our clients and candidates achieve their goals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos (Corporate Office)
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Manufacturing
Reports To: Head of Procurement

About the Role

• As the Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for preparing vendor sourcing, managing the tender process, drafting contracts, monitoring compliance, and processing invoices.
• You will play a crucial role in ensuring that procurement activities are carried out efficiently and in line with company policies.
• Your role involves regular monitoring of supplier costs and collaborating with various departments to meet organizational procurement needs.

Key Responsibilities
Tender Process Management:

• Prepare draft tender documents, including RFPs and RFQs.
• Oversee the tender process from requisition to contract award.
• Prepare tender evaluation documents and participate in evaluation meetings.
• Evaluate tenders, both technical and commercial, and make recommendations.
• Participate in negotiations with potential vendors.

Contract Management:

• Draft simple contracts with agreed milestones, terms, and conditions.
• Ensure product and service rates are consistent with the contract.
• Identify opportunities to achieve cost savings.
• Process invoices according to work completion and contract terms.
• Coordinate with the finance team on supplier balances and payments.
• Monitor supplier costs regularly and communicate with suppliers on issues during contract execution.

Procurement Management:

• Collaborate with end-users to ensure clarity of requirements for goods and services.
• Evaluate the quality and cost of proposed services.
• Process requisitions into Purchase Orders.

Vendor Management:

• Recommend methods for monitoring KPIs and confirming delivery/work according to requirements.
• Supervise the review of vendors’ performance and implement recommendations.
• Participate in progress review meetings covering contract milestones, changes, trends, and issues.
• Provide feedback to vendors with recommendations for improvements.

Other Procurement Functions:

• Perform any other procurement/contract-related duties as directed by the Procurement Manager.

What We Are Looking For

• HND / BSc in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Procurement Officer or in a similar field.
• Experience in developing procurement policies, processes, and procedures.
• Proven ability to implement procurement processes such as sourcing and tendering.
• Strong contract management skills.
• Experience in developing procurement budgets.
• Proficiency in using an ERP system (Odoo) or a Procurement system.
• Strong vendor management capabilities.
• Good understanding of procurement processes, sourcing, tendering, and contracting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and an ERP/Procurement system.
• Ability to implement policies and SOPs effectively.
• Experience in budget preparation and cost monitoring.

Skills and Abilities:

• Good time management skills and ability to prioritize work effectively.
• Formal training courses in purchasing and related functions are desirable.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and negotiating skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and people management skills.
• Sense of ownership, accountability, and a good team player.
• Strong influencing skills.

Salary
N250,000 - N300,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
3rd October, 2024.