Head of Purchasing Contract / Buyer at Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited - 2 Openings

Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited (formerly Moody International Nigeria Limited) was established in 1996 as a partnership between Moody International Group and Nigerian investors. Since commencing operations in March 1997 the company continues to grow and exerts its presence in numerous Projects in the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Purchasing Contract / Buyer

Locations: Lagos & Port Harcourt - Rivers
Job contract: Contracts
Category: Contract Engineers

Services Description

• Services to be performed by the CONTRACTOR shall include the following, but without limitation:
• Ensure compliance of the purchasing process with all internal Company rules (including TGP guide to conduct) and all applicable laws and regulations (JOA rules, PSC / PSA rules, Country laws...)
• Ensure the application of Company and/or affiliate General Terms and Conditions for purchase of equipment
• Ensure the good administration and filing of all the purchasing documents and ensure that all approvals, justifications, circulation forms etc... Are filed in line with the applicable procedures.
• Ensure that all purchasing activities meet audit requirements in order to minimize any potential partner/audit claims or court actions.

Responsibilities

• Implement Company Global Procurement (TGP) directives within his / her team and technical duties.
• Coordinate a team of buyers under his responsibility.
• Handles Purchases in the Lab Office designated to him through Purchase Requisition (PR) assignment
• Maintain adequate follow-up with Duets in the User Departments.
• Participate in complex & difficult negotiations associated with award, performance & amendment of POs for his/her team
• Ensure all contractual documents and formal letters issued by his/her team are validated at the appropriate level
• Ensure the reception, management and follow up of purchase orders (PO’s) until payment and reception by his/her team
• Ensure global reporting of his/her team’s activities to his immediate C&P management
• Ensure the input of all purchase data in SAP for his/her team
• Collaborate with P2P to resolve vendor’s payment.
• To optimize by all means possible by bringing his professional experience to bear, Purchases with emphasis on making Savings for the Company
• Analyses all PRs for adequate material specification, budget authorizations and cost centers to which the purchases are being charged
• Reviews all PRs assigned, select appropriate vendors for Call for Tender or e-RFQ/RFQ, receive and analyses quotes from vendors, recommends vendor for purchase order issuance, creates Purchase
• Order and ensures follow-up till delivery point having due respect for Company Group as well as COMPANY laid down rules and procedures.
• Pay attention to COMPANY General Conditions and terms of purchase to ensure the Company is not exposed to legal liabilities.
• Cross-checks all Purchase Orders created by his team, certify them ok by endorsing the signature circulation sheet before getting such passed to the Contracts & Procurement Manager for validation or approval.
• Follow and ensure follow-up by all members of his team of PR and PO performance including expediting till delivery and Supplier invoice payment. Exceptions must be reported and conveyed to user duets for adjustment that may impact on operational activities.
• Ensure where applicable, to clearly state in purchase orders QA/QC requirements (in the form of Mill/Test Certificates, MSDS, other certificates) for purchased materials/equipment and verifying compliance through proper documentation.
• Enforce the use of e- sourcing tools by every member of his/her team.
• Propose, develop, deploy, monitor and renew Frame or Outline Agreements and enforce this within his team.
• Lead section’s vendor performance evaluation.
• Successfully prepare, negotiate, and administer a broad range of complex, technical and high valued/risk purchases, applying knowledge and experience of commercial, insurance and legal issues, using COMPANY General Terms and Conditions.
• Follow up to ensure adequate and timely resolution suppliers payment anomalies brought to his attention
• Renders weekly report of activities in his Lab Office to the Contracts & Procurement Manager
• Identify opportunities for improvement, develop and advise on new initiatives that will further enhance overall Procurement efficiency and deliver unique customer value
• Ensure synergy with domain Head of Contracts
• Perform any other tasks as assigned to him by his hierarchy
• Must be intentional on deriving savings from various purchases within the Team.

Job Requirement

• A Degree in Engineering, Management or Social Sciences (preferably Purchasing & Supply).
• 15 years' experience in an international oil and gas industry with excellent knowledge of Purchasing and industry materials.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies in the Supply Chain and in Operational functions will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must also be very analytical with ability to propose innovative and workable alternatives or solutions.
• Good command of English language and excellent communication skills.
• Be in constant alignment with HSE Company rules, Procedures, Instructions and applicable legislation
• Take the necessary measures to avert immediate threat of danger. Exercising caution as necessary to avoid danger to people and installations or avoid pollution.
• Participate actively in HSE meetings, training sessions and drills & co-operate actively in the execution of HSE plans.

Application Closing Date
14th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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