Procurement Officer at Sigma Qualitas Limited

Core Job Functions / Responsibility:
Responsible for the management of or provision of advice on the procurement of goods and services on behalf of a client or an organisation. He is also responsible for the identification and management of external suppliers to ensure successful delivery of products and services to achieve outcomes. Specifically deals with purchases and contract negotiation with supplies of service providers for equipment and/or services as required by internal groups in accordance with the local procurement policy thereby ensuring effective coordination of supply chain activities with local and foreign vendors and in house customers.

Primary activities
    Responsible for sourcing, selecting and negotiating for the best purchase package in terms of quality.
    Responsible and supporting relevant departments wit negotiations.
    Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on time delivery.
    Adhere to local and group procurement policy.
    Preparation of PO, LPO, RFP, RFB, RFQ, Form M, BOQ-Banking, Freight and Forwarding.
    Responsible for Stakeholders(BU), ensure understanding of service delivery and business impact associated with problems and keeps the customers informed as part of the resolution process.
    Retains ownership of customers issues until resolved, escalated or accepted by another individual.

Job Requirements and Skills
    Graduate Qualifications: A First degree BEng, BSc, BTec, Science or Technology Only from a recognised University REQUIRED.
    Post Graduate Qualifications: Master’s degree or Post Graduate Qualification would be of ADVANTAGE.
    Previous Experience: 5 years minimum experience as a procurement officer in a telecoms company is ESSENTIAL.
    Experience: 8 to 10 years post NYSC work experience in a Telecom company, NYSC is ESSENTIAL.
    Certifications and Training Requirements: Relevant Certifications would be of ADVANTAGE.

Key Skills:
    Proficient use of Microsoft Office, Outstanding Process and Systems Documentation, Attention to Detail, Highly Organised, Conflict Resolution, Presentation Skills, Excellent Communication skills, Highly Organised, Team Oriented and Leadership, High Tolerance for Stress, Problem Management (analysis and resolution), Customer Service Orientation, Relationship Builder, High level of Integrity, Time and Priority Management Skills, People Management and Negotiation skills. Superior Analytical.
    Communication, Influencing and Negotiation.
    Vast in procurement of telecoms materials.
    Good Knowledge of Contract Terms.
    Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
    Ability to work under pressure and tight time scales.
    Ability to work on own initiative but aware of when to seek advice.
    Delegation/ Supervisory
    Problem Solving, Passion for Excellence, Integrity and Empowering people
    Growing people, Team work and Customer Focus