Michael Stevens Consulting - Our client, an extra-ministerial department set-up to oversee the management of pensions for pensioners not transiting to the Defined Contributory Scheme has recently received the mandate to carry out its functions as stipulated by the Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2004.
The Organisation now seeks to recruit self driven, experienced and motivated individuals to fill the vacant position of:
Job Title: Deputy Director/Assistant Director, Procurement
Ref No: CS ADP
Location: Lagos
Job Description
This role is primarily responsible for managing the procurement process, including identification, evaluation and selection of vendors/suppliers of goods/consumables for the Organisation.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Receive and process purchase requisition from users across the Organisation.
- Liaise with approved vendors to ensure speedy fulfillment of requests from the user departments.
- Conduct periodic price surveys to ensure the Organisation is getting value and competitive prices from its vendors.
- Create and maintain a database of registered vendors.
- Provide input on the Organisation’s vendor evaluation and selection process.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of all procurement related transactions.
- Provide input on the development of the Organisation’s budget, operational plans and programs.
Job Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in any discipline preferably in the Social Sciences or a numerate discipline.
- Professional qualification in Purchasing and Supply management will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 16 years relevant work experience.
Key Competency Requirements
- Good knowledge and understanding of public procurement legislation, regulation, practices, principles and techniques.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office productivity tools.
- Good interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.
Application Closing Date
Extended to 17th October, 2014.
Method of Application
Qualified and Interested persons should send Applications to:
[email protected] or
[email protected] stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above. The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant's full name. The subject of the mail should be the job position and code being applied for.
OR
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Note: Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.