Nicole Sinclair - Our client is a leading engineering company whose core operations are POSM fabrication, merchandising In-store and outdoor branding, 3D design, exhibition system, large format, flatbed printing, laser, dicutting and consultancy.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Cost Estimator / Procurement Officer
Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data in order to estimate the time, money, materials, and labor required to manufacture their client's product.
Responsibilities
- Identify and quantify cost factors, such as production time, materials, and labor expenses.
- Travel to job sites to gather information on materials needed, labor required, and other factors.
- Read blueprints and technical documents in order to prepare estimates
- Evaluate a product’s cost-effectiveness or profitability.
- Recommend ways to make a product more cost-effective or profitable.
- Work with sales teams to prepare estimates and bids for clients.
- Develop project plans for the duration of the project.
- Consult with clients, vendors, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
- Establish and maintain the tendering process, and conduct negotiations.
Competency / Skills / Requirements
- B.Sc in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related fields.
- Minimum of 5 years of working experience as a cost estimator/procurement officer in a reputable agency in an engineering/furniture-making company.
- Complaint handling and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions.
- Ability to negotiate, establishes, and administers contracts.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritizes, and manages time efficiently.
- Accurate and precise attention to detail.
- Goal-oriented, organized team player.
- Strong administrative skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Confident presentation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and to strong targets.
- Ability to use initiative to work alone with a team.
Application Closing Date
30th July, 2022.
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