Procurement Officer at APM Terminals

Job Ref.: AT-204987
Location: Lagos
Job type: Temporary

Job Descriptions

• To administer elements of the purchasing activity from material reacquisition to complete delivery to company store.
• Maintains accurate and detailed records of all orders placed and transactions up to the receipt of goods.
• Compiles information and records to prepare purchase orders for procurement of material or equipment

Key Responsibilities

• Find reliable sources to supply goods and services
• Contact suppliers to obtain information on price, quality and delivery capabilities for goodsand services required.
• Estimate values according to knowledge of market price,checking previous item prices and quotations and preparing comparison sheet for approval.
• Determine method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
• Place orders for purchases and ensure proper follow up for timely delivery.
• Procure capital items / consumables in accordance with company policy.
• Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased costs, delivery, product quality or performance.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services
• with users, vendors and others to determine source of problem and take corrective action.
• Co-ordinate for all Imports including getting all necessary documents for customs clearing liaising with clearing agent for

Job Requirements
We are looking for:

• Bachelor/Master’s degree holder preferable in Procurement/Supply Chain Management related discipline
• CIPS qualification
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Good working knowledge of Procurement software e.g SAP, IFS etc.
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant work cognate experience
• Possess excellent organizational skills, very detail-oriented and great at handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Good networking, interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills.
• Analytical, detailed oriented, aptitude to learn, flexible in working hours.

We Offer

• A wide range of national and international career opportunities.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment acquiring skills, knowledge and exposure to a service provider setup.
• General exposure to procurement at global level