Contract & Procurement Specialist at First Excelsia

Job Summary 

• This role involves negotiating contracts with vendors, managing commercial agreements, and sourcing and pre-qualifying suitable suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contract strategies aligned with business objectives
• Manage end-to-end tender processes, including documentation and bidder evaluation
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including commercial terms and risk allocation
• Coordinate contract execution, tracking, and compliance with timelines
• Maintain accurate contract records, documentation, and reporting
• Source, pre-qualify, and evaluate vendors and suppliers
• Conduct supplier due diligence and comparative analysis of bids
• Monitor vendor performance and support resolution of contractual issues
• Oversee procurement processes from sourcing to delivery (procure-to-pay)
• Ensure purchase orders align with budgets and agreed terms
• Verify quality of goods/services and resolve discrepancies
• Monitor inventory trends and support the availability of critical materials
• Drive cost optimisation and ensure value-for-money procurement
• Collaborate with internal teams to support operational and project needs

Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree/HND (CIPS or relevant certification is an advantage)
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in contracts and procurement
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills