Procurement Officer (Solid Minerals) at Neveah Limited

Neveah Limited is a fast-growing commodities and trading company located in Nigeria. We strategically source top notch materials for the finest agro commodities and metals by working closely with selected suppliers. We specialize in sourcing the finest agro commodities, base metal and minor metals. Our team consists of seasoned experts who are well-versed in agricultural exports and have ample understanding of how the sector works. Our team also has a vast network of influential and renowned industry partners. We thoroughly make sure that our deliverables meet up with our standard of quality control to ensure our customers receive the best products at the most affordable prices.

At Neveah Limited our customers are our priority and we ensure that they always get value for their money. We always ensure that our client orders are delivered on time and according to their budget, we ensure that we meet the contracted quality and quantity specifications of our clients, thus ensuring a smooth and favorable relationship with them.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer (Solid Minerals)

Location: Abakiliki, Ebonyi
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is to enable all the Procurement and Expediting of all minerals and related purchases for Neveah Limited in Ebonyi State.
• All purchases need to be best Price, Quality and Performance
• Source new suppliers for Lead Ore and other related minerals of interest.
• The aim is to improve operational cost analysis as a tool to reduce costs and improve financial performance within the Ebonyi Operations Procurement Division
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by Management
• To generate and send to suppliers purchase orders for supplies, services and equipment required by the business
• Keep abreast of all contract analysis trends, trends in pricing and current product and supply news
• Ensure prompt delivery of products by suppliers
• Conduct an audit and prepare financial analysis and delivery turnaround time for every supplier
• To handle records and information for the procurement of materials, products or services in the organisation
• Build and maintain good working relationships with suppliers
• Use creative international and local sourcing strategies using all available resources
• Assist when required on materials and services contract administration.
• Send daily procurement reports, suppliers accounts, expense reports and shipment report.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ethical and commercially based procurement for The Company
• Expedite the supply of equipment and materials to the site.
• Source and validate vendor data relevant to equipment and materials
• Coordinate deliveries to site and arrange transportation/logistics support
• Assist with pricing information for other than procurement purposes such as the preparation of budget submissions, scopes of work, detailed costing for identified modifications and upgrades, as required
• To work safely, complying with and actively contributing to Neveah’s Health, Safety and Environmental HSE policies, manuals and procedures. At all times consider the health, safety and welfare of fellow workers, visitors, clients, community and the environment.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• B.Sc. in Purchasing/Procurement or other related fields e.g. Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Warehousing
• Minimum of 4 years working experience in procurement or 2 years experience working in a similar role within the Mining Industry
• Strong technical knowledge of mining and related equipment
• Residents of Ebonyi state
• MS Office (MS Word & MS Excel) proficient
• Good interpersonal skills, including communication and negotiation skills
• Absolute integrity
• Available to move between sites when required
• Organized, good administration skills, good time management
• Team player.

Behavioural Traits:

• Experience in the formulation of and interpretation of quotations, purchase orders and procurement spreadsheets
• Able to work without supervision
• Able to prioritise work and respond to changing circumstances and demands
• Reliable and prepared to exercise initiative
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet targets and deadlines
• Able to communicate with all employees at all levels within the organisation
• Ability to resolve conflicts and problems.

Other Requirements:

• Travel to remote sites.

Application Closing Date
1st November, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter in one document (Word or PDF) to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.