Procurement Officer at Egbin Power Plc

Job Description

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases
• Develop and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
• Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers and their price options
• Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts
• Ensure that purchased goods and supplies are of high quality
• Responsible for issuing requests for quotations for all major equipment and services supplies.
• Prepare technical and financial comparison sheets for major or expensive equipment tenders.
• Ensure a follow-up of all client instructions and agreements according to price negotiations and conditions for the delivery time of all purchased material
• Inspection of all incoming goods upon arrival for compliance 
• To check for approval of all incoming invoices for equipment and services
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date library of suppliers and products and service catalogues.
• Ensure availability of the right quality and quantity of the material required in the plant
• Optimize procurement lead time and cost of materials procured within the guideline and control parameters
• Monitor vendors to ensure contractual obligations are timely met
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to prevent non-mechanical and mechanical l materials from being out of stock

Education and Work Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration and engineering or any other relevant degree 
• Postgraduate degrees or certifications in supply chain or any relevant field will be an added advantage
• Minimum of three (3) years as a procurement officer or related position

Skills and Competencies 

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration and engineering or any other relevant degree 
• Postgraduate degrees or certifications in supply chain or any relevant field will be an added advantage
• Minimum of three (3) years as a procurement officer or related position