Procurement & Logistics Lead at Safety Consultants and Solutions Provider Limited

Job Description

• Development of procurement strategies for preparation and presentation to Management.
• Manage the procurement operations in the Procurement department of the organisation
• Meticulously 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 Cathodic Protection (CP) procedures, Specifications and local and international HSE standards.
• Accountable for reviewing and approving suppliers 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.
• Oversee estimation of Freight costs and call-off freight forwarding services from suppliers, to meet required on-site dates at minimum costs.
• Liaise with Clearing Agents for Sea and Air cargoes supplies for seamless clearance.
• Ensure the use of CRM-ERP for Contracting and Procurement transactions.
• Provide sound advice on specifications and actively takes the lead negotiating high value contracts.
• Readily took ownership and confidently handled complex/difficult negotiations that regularly.
• Manage the horde of low-end suppliers and vendors professionally.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or HND in Engineering or Purchasing & Supplies / Supply Chain Management
• HSE Qualification is an added advantage.
• 5 years’ experience in Purchasing and Supplies especially in HSE portfolio.