Project Buyer at Prime Services

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos

Job Description

• Researches, evaluates and purchases best quality goods and services on time and at the best commercial price and terms.
• Prepares bid documents and performs bid analysis and makes recommendations regarding the purchasing process
• Prepares purchase orders in approval flow and ERP software programs
• Meets with company warehouse personnel/vendors to review defective merchandise and arrange for returns and replacements
• Resolves problems and issues arising from purchase with internal and external clients.
• Must negotiate best prices for materials and or services and always try and maximize discounts and extended payment terms
• To resolve problems and issues arising from purchase with internal entities and/or external clients, using his knowledge of modern purchasing methods and procedures
• Must show cost saving initiatives and ensure prices are always lower or within specified commercial allowables
• Must work with the Expeditor to ensure materials and or services are delivered within the agreed delivery period to meet production targets
• Must ensure that purchase requisitions are processed and purchase orders are sent to the Vendor/service provider within the specified procurement Lead times and criticality rating.
• Provide various reports as when necessary and as required.
• Liaises regularly with Expeditor, freight forwarder and clearing agent regarding any shipping and clearing requirements
• Attends PM meetings
• Provides regular PR/PO status reports for management information and review

Requirements

• Relevant Business/Commercial Degree and or Higher National Diploma, Membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)- or national equivalent (advantageous)
• Proven purchasing experience, preferably within an EPC oil and gas/ marine fabrication background
• Computer literate, to include good Excel skills, Word, ERP software.