Supply Chain Specialist at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Job Description

• Manage the procurement operations of the organization.
• Enhances product workflow by analyzing and developing logistics plans that affect production, distribution, and inventory of goods procured.
• Creates and reviews procedures for distribution and inventory management to maximize company’s client satisfaction.
• Manage all aspects of procurement from negotiation to delivery.
• Promote safety and awareness among Supply Chain and Vendor staff aimed at zero accident / incident rate.
• Accountable for approval of Bid-Lists and purchase orders up to certain limit of authority.
• Participate in prequalification of suppliers as necessary and evaluation of commercial bids.
• Preparation of negotiation strategies and procurement negotiations as appropriate.
• Ensure awards of Contracts and Purchase Orders are in compliance with relevant procedures, Specifications and local and international HSE standards.
• Accountable for reviewing and approving supplier’s requests for payment with respect to vendors, ensuring all obligations are met before payment.
• Ensure all Contract and Purchase Order close-out is undertaken in a timely manner, including the resolution of claims as and when required.
• Oversees the arrival of shipments, estimation of Freight costs and call-off freight forwarding services from suppliers, to meet required on-site dates at minimum costs.
• Plans delivery timetables and monitors stock levels.
• Tracks the movement of goods through depots or warehouses and also oversees the ordering and packaging process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or/and Master's Degree in any field. However, having a Bachelor's Degree in business, economics or related field is an advantage.
• 3-5 years of experience in Procurement/supply chain and logistics field in the Oil and Gas sector in Nigeria.

Required Skills:

• Candidate must have a strong negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Candidate must possess good finance abilities and be capable of managing budgets.
• Excellent spoken and written English language skills, communication skills
• Strong organizational, coordination, planning, and interface skills.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems.