Procurement Manager at Ashford & McGuire Consulting

Our client is a leading construction company in Nigeria with its Head office in Lagos. As one of the most respected and experienced service providers of construction services in three continents, our client has a reputation for having enviable and quality construction portfolios.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The basic function of the Procurement Manager is to procure, expedite and schedule deliveries of materials and services to jobsite.

Duties include but are not limited to:

•Maintain and implement construction proforma / budget for each project
•Negotiate pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers
•Create scopes of work
•Issue purchase orders for procurement and expedition of materials and equipment for jobs
•Meet subcontractors and suppliers on-site as necessary
•Ensure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviations
•Ensure accurate take-offs to ensure budgets are accurate
•Research new materials for design and cost savings
•Maintain subcontractor and supplier insurance policies
•Develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification
•Maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
•Establish new relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of work
•Assist in ensuring awareness and company compliance to all building codes and local construction guidelines
•Assist in maintaining company quality control program
•Leverage technology, safety measures, and information sharing to increase productivity and profitability
•Assist in settling invoice or contract disputes
•Handle change order requests
•Forecast upcoming demand
•Maintain sub/supplier information on company online management systems
•Manage materials/equipment inventory

Requirements:

• Minimum First Degree in Engineering, Law, Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration, Marketing or other relevant qualification, with relevant training in procurement guidelines and procedures.
• 7-10 years post-qualification experience in procurement under externally assisted projects.
• Demonstrated competence in procurement under externally assisted projects.
• Good communication and writing skills, and good working knowledge of Microsoft office suite.