Procurement Officer at Willers Solutions Limited

Willers Solutions Limited - Our client, a reputable firm in the Recycling Sector, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Mowe, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Finding and evaluating vendors to acquire the most cost-effective deals and reduce procurement expenses
• Supervising junior Procurement Officers in carrying out their responsibilities
• liaising with all relevant departments for all contracting and procurement activities related to vendors and sub-contractor suppliers.
• Draft the Procurement category strategy which will be approved by the Procurement Manager
• Ensure the highest level of integrity and confidentiality of the procurement process and proper adherence to procurement policies and procedures.
• Implement best practices to enhance process efficiency, optimize cost, and ensure compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Coordinate payment of invoices with the finance team as needed.
• Identify and recommend process improvements in all phases of the procurement cycle to reduce and manage overall corporate spending.
• Execute procurement strategies for goods and services such as strategic sourcing and spend analyses, to identify savings opportunities.
• Collaborate with end users to ensure clarity of specifications and requirements and follow up on shipment and receiving goods.
• Evaluate the quality and cost of proposed services, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure adequate preparation of tender documents (RFP and RFQ)
• Supervise the tender process from requisition to contract award and implement recommendations of the evaluation.
• Source, engage and negotiate with reliable vendors for all procurement categories to secure advantageous terms, and build long-term relationships
• Supervise the vendor registration process and ensure the vendor database is kept up to date
• Ensure contracts and Purchase Orders are awarded to Approved/Registered Vendors
• Supervise the review of vendors' performance and implement recommendations
• Prepare draft contract documents in coordination with legal counsel.
• Perform risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements to determine ongoing feasibility.
• Identify the root cause of issues/disputes and negotiate with the vendor to reach an acceptable solution in line with contract terms.
• Escalate unresolved issues/disputes for mediation and monitor implementation of improvement opportunities.
• Prepare a draft annual plan and budget, ensuring the efficient utilization of allocated resources.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Prepare weekly / monthly procurement reports to the Procurement Manager.
• Perform any other procurement/contracts-related duties as may be directed by the Procurement Manager.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc / HND from a reputable higher institution.
• Minimum of 3 years as Procurement officer in a manufacturing company.
• Developing procurement Policies, Processes, and Procedures
• Implementing procurement processes such as sourcing and tendering
• Contract Management
• Developing procurement budget
• Using an ERP system (SAP, Sage, etc.) or Procurement system
• Managing vendors
• Good understanding of the procurement process
• Good understanding of sourcing, tendering and contracting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, and an ERP/Procurement System
• Strong knowledge of implementing policies and SOP.

Salary
N150,000 - N200,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
20th February, 2024.