Procurement Executive at Safety Consultants and Solutions Provider Limited

Job Summary

• The Procurement Executive is responsible for procurement planning, costing, negotiation, warranties, specifications and related supply chain and logistics management functions for several projects and administrative requirement within the business.
• The individual will ensure cost-effective procurement of supplies, equipment and services for all Installations and maintenance contracts of the company. This includes expanding and developing OEM relationships.
• All services will be guided my ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System.
• The company strategic objective implementation and the E-COMMERCE SHOP inventory management and delivery tracking are core functions of the procurement executive.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Development of procurement strategies for preparation and presentation to Management.
• E-Shop 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
• 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.
• Any other assigned roles by the Management.

Qualifications

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

Competencies:

• Strategic Procurement skills acquired within the HSE sector.
• Ability to exploit opportunities to gain best value in procurement and supplier management.
• Possess in-depth knowledge & experience of diverse range of markets and commodities in the HSE sector.
• Proficient in design, implementation and management of inventory control systems.
• General knowledge of the Nigerian HSE market must be very good.
• Have a high level of commercial acumen.
• A proactive self-starter and achiever.
• Sound Negotiation skills.
• Pro-active customer relationship management skills.
• Team leadership skills.
• Knowledge of Supply chain management skills.
• Proven experience in managing vendor relationships, global logistics management.
• Leads, coordinates, negotiates and knows how to take decisions when necessary.
• Has technical knowledge and is profit minded.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication & reporting skills- written and oral.

Key Interfaces:

• Main Contractors.
• Sub-contractors.
• Clients’ representatives.
• Operations Team.
• Finance Team (Stores).
• Technical Sales Team.
• Regulatory Agencies.
• Clearing Agents.

Travel Time:

• The job requires 50% travel time from the job holder.
• Proximity to Job location is preferred.

Language:

• Proficiency in English Language (Written & Spoken) is a must.
• Knowledge of one or more international language is added advantage.
• Ability to speak other local Nigerian languages is a plus.