Buyer/ Expeditor at Prime Services

Details

• To procure goods, services and works in line the organizational SOP to ensuring that the company operational needs are met, taking into account, quality, price, delivery / payment terms and to ensure continuity of supply.
• Reporting Line: Procurement Manager

Job Descriptions

• Procure goods, services and works in line with the approved organizational SOP.
• Understand the effective application of RFx (RFI, RFQ and RFP) and ITT
• Understand the use of Procurement software
• Act as an interface between the vendors / Subcontractor and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations.
• Pre-qualification of Vendors, Contractors/Subcontractors in line with organizational SOP
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
• Provides on bid analyses on cost, negotiate new and existing cost for optimal cost reduction without detriment to the quality of goods, services and works.
• Prepares and update the Procurement tracker and provides weekly purchase order report to the Procurement Manager.
• Work closely with others in the Procurement functions and review opportunities for continuous improvements and business improvements.
• Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with Vendors and Subcontractors and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practices tools and methods.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure safety and wellbeing of self, colleagues and vendors /subcontractors.
• Proactive liaison between the Subject Matter Experts and Service Providers/Vendors.
• Prepare and issue Work Order to potential vendors, contractors and subcontractors.
• Verify the completeness of Contract milestones and deliver completion certificates toService providers/Contractors/Subcontractors after completing Sub-contract works.
• Formulate & ensure that all warranties, performance bonds etc.. are duly in place in accordance with the terms of the Contract/Subcontracts.
• Expedite action with Vendors/Service provider to ensure timely delivery of Goods and Services in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Order /Contract.
• Ensure good buyer-supplier relationship without conflict of interest.
• Undertake continuous research and evaluate existing and new suppliers for improvement of the Approved vendors List.
• Safeguard and ensure the company is not expose to any risk of whatsoever.
• Any other assigned role from time to time.

Requirements

• B. Sc / HND in Social Science
• 3 – 5 years cognate experience in Supply Chain Role
• Membership of CIPSMN is an added advantage.
• Analytical Skills
• Solutions focus and Result oriented
• Good ethical behavior
• Effective communication and Negotiation Skills
• Knowledge of MS Excel and ERP software.