Procurement Officer at Egbin Power Plc

Job Summary

This role will be responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of critical tools, spare parts, equipment, and operational materials across the plant. The position will also leverage digital procurement solutions, market intelligence, and data analytics to drive informed decision-making, operational efficiency, and sustainable value creation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases
• Develop and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
• Review and analyse 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 different tenders for major or expensive equipment.
• Ensure follow-up of all client instructions and agreements according to prices 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 services 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 materials from being out of stock
• Implement data protection policies and practices of Egbin Power Plc.
• Ensure compliance with the NDPR and other data protection laws and data protection policies.
• Undertake Data Protection Impact Assessment as applicable to curb the risk during data processing operations.
• Ensure awareness of the integrated management system (ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 & 45001:2018) and the implications of not confirming with the requirement 
• Understand and identify hazards, risks, environmental aspects and Impacts as it is related to their jobs.

Education and Work Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical Maintenance & Instrumentation and Control engineering) or any other relevant degree.
• Knowledge of supply chain or any relevant field will be an added advantage.
• 3 years’ experience as an Engineer or a Technical Procurement Officer or any related role. 

Skills and Competencies

• Experience in leveraging digital and data analytics tools like Power BI and Excel to drive efficiencies.
• Proficiency in the use of other Microsoft Office tools.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail.