Buyer / Senior Buyer – C&P at Kennedia Consulting Limited

Kennedia Consulting Limited is a cost-effective professional services firm in the West African region. We are a company that provides qualitative consulting and outsourcing services to our esteemed clients and have continuously kept ourselves “ahead of the curve”. Our innovative solutions run across areas of Personnel Outsourcing, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Taxation services, Facility Management, and Vehicle Management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Buyer / Senior Buyer – C&P

Location: Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilties

• Develop category procurement and strategic sourcing plans.
• Prepare and finalize Inquiry Bidder Lists (IBL), including identification of new suppliers.
• Manage end-to-end procurement cycle: PR to PO, PO issuance, delivery follow-up, vendor payment, and PO closure.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and Incoterms with local and international suppliers.
• Track supplier manufacturing and delivery schedules; ensure expediting of critical materials to meet project timelines.
• Coordinate logistics, shipment schedules, and vendor documentation for timely delivery.
• Support annual budget planning, demand forecasting, and rate contract/framework agreement setup.
• Collaborate with PPM, engineering, logistics, and project teams on procurement execution and vendor performance.
• Lead assigned procurement categories to ensure cost, quality, and schedule targets are achieved.

Must-Have Criteria

• Proven experience in Buyer / Senior Buyer / Lead Buyer roles with logistics exposure.
• Solid supplier management experience with international vendors.
• EPC, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, or industrial project procurement background preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience in procurement, sourcing, and expediting.
• Good knowledge of Incoterms, international trade terms, and supplier logistics coordination.
• Experience handling global suppliers across multiple engineering categories.
• Strong technical understanding of project materials/equipment procurement.
• Excellent negotiation and market intelligence capability.

Behavioral Skills:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership, planning, and team coordination ability.
• Results-driven with focus on cost optimization and timely delivery.

Application Closing Date
20th April, 2026.