Procurement Officer at EdgeBase Technologies

JOB SUMMARY

Provide required procurement and logistics support and ensure that Procurement/ Logistics section’s activities are timely, cost effective, and meet customer expectations efficiently and effectively.   

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and execute procurement/logistics plans to support business and operational needs based on requirements stated in the business plans and budgets. 

• Make recommendations for cost savings for more efficient and effective procurement/ logistics methods.
• Manage the procurement/ logistics process to minimize additional costs (i.e. demurrage, penalties etc).
• Execute established Procurement/ Logistics plans in line with stated policies and procedures to support operational requirements
• Review Procurement/ Logistics procedures on an ongoing basis and make recommendations on best value options available 
• Oversee the smooth running of Edgebase’s Procurement/ Logistics processes and procedures
• Effectively remove any obstacles to ensure optimal delivery of services to the highest standards thereby achieving high levels of customer satisfaction. 
• Undertake vendors’ performance appraisal with support on key logistic vendors 
• Liaise with Finance Department and local banks on opening of LCs for imports and payment of clearing fees and duties and collection of necessary paperwork for import/export.
• Co-coordinate imports/exports with agents and local authorities 
• Ensure that all other statutory requirements/permits are in place prior to importation (SONCAP, NAFDAC, etc)
•  Interface regularly with Government Officials as may be required on the job 
• Verify custom clearing agents bills as well as other bills that may be presented by other stakeholders including shipping companies. 
• Produces/provides periodic updates and required management reports covering service ordering, order tracking, purchase orders and contracts, service order delivery scheduling and costs.
• Any other duties assigned by Management     

POSITION OBJECTIVE AND KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

To provide quality business support activities in a timely, efficient and cost-friendly manner.

Key Performance Indicators

Percentage Variance From Agreed Budget

• Timeliness of Procurement
• Quality of Goods and Services Procured
• Number of Contractors and Suppliers Adhering to SLAs
• Compliance with Procurement Policies and Processes
• Number of Audit Queries Received on Procurement
• Level of Leakages Due to Mis-Procurement

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Academic and Professional: 

• Degree qualified in Social Sciences or related field, with certification from relevant professional bodies