Business Operations & Development Supervisor at a Growing Indigenous Oil and Gas Services Company

We are a growing indigenous oil and gas services company operating within the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) value chain. Our core focus is delivering high-quality technical solutions, procurement services, and project execution support to upstream and downstream oil and gas operators. We are committed to operational excellence, strong client partnerships, and sustainable growth within the Nigerian energy sector.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Operations & Development Supervisor

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• The Business Operations & Development Supervisor is responsible for driving operational effectiveness, supporting business growth, and enhancing internal processes across the organization.
• The role serves as a key support function to the COO, ensuring seamless coordination between teams, timely delivery of operational activities, and proactive identification of business opportunities within the oil & gas EPC sector.
• This role requires a structured, analytical, and commercially aware professional who can balance operations, procurement oversight, stakeholder engagement, and business development responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Client Relationship Management:

• Identify, research, and pursue new business opportunities within the oil & gas EPC space.
• Build and strengthen relationships with existing clients, partners, vendors, and industry stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of capability presentations, business pitches, and introductory meetings.
• Track industry developments, project announcements, and potential partnership opportunities.
• Maintain an up-to-date pipeline of leads, prospects, and business engagements.

Bid & Tender Coordination:

• Manage the end-to-end bid and tender process—document collation, compliance checks, commercial inputs, and submission timelines.
• Coordinate inputs from technical, finance, and operational teams to produce complete and competitive proposals.
• Ensure all tender documents meet client specifications, quality standards, and internal approval protocols.
• Maintain a tender tracker, highlighting deadlines, submission status, and outcomes for leadership review.

Procurement Oversight & Vendor Management:

• Oversee procurement processes to ensure cost-effectiveness, transparency, and adherence to quality standards.
• Evaluate supplier performance and ensure reliability, timely delivery, and compliance with project requirements.
• Support supplier onboarding, verification, and performance documentation.
• Collaborate with operations and project teams to forecast procurement needs and track utilization.

Operations & Process Management:

• Drive operational efficiency by implementing, documenting, and monitoring standard operating procedures (SOPs) across business units.
• Support day-to-day coordination of operational activities to ensure consistent workflow and timely execution.
• Work with the COO to establish performance metrics and track progress across departments.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend improvements to streamline processes.

Strategy & Reporting:

• Contribute to business strategy development by conducting market research, competitive analysis, and performance reviews.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory updates, competitor activities, and potential risks/opportunities.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for the COO on operations, business development pipelines, procurement, and tender activities.
• Provide insights to support decision-making, resource planning, and strategic discussions.

Cross-functional Communication & Coordination:

• Serve as a coordinating link between the COO and internal teams to ensure alignment and clear communication.
• Follow up on departmental deliverables, deadlines, and action items.
• Facilitate meetings, prepare documentation, and circulate minutes and action plans.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Petroleum) or a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in operations, business development, procurement, or tender coordination—preferably within the oil & gas/EPC sector.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, tendering procedures, and EPC industry standards.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and deliver under pressure.
• Proficiency with CRM tools, Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), and industry-related software (e.g., AutoCAD, Primavera P6) is an advantage.

Key Attributes:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Commercially aware with a strong drive for results.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a lean, fast-paced environment.
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving orientation.
• Proactive, reliable, and committed to quality execution.

Application Closing Date
13th April, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a tailored one-page Cover Letter (PDF) to: recruitment@salveconsultinglimited.com using "Business Operations & Development Supervisor" as the subject of the email.