Procurement Officer at Fosad Consulting

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Procurement Officer job contain a variety of functions and roles including:
• The Procurement Officer will be responsible for evaluating suppliers, products, and services, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that approved purchases are cost-efficient and of high quality.
• Overseeing and supervising employees and all activities of the purchasing department.
• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
• Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.
• Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.

Skills / Qualifications

• Degree or related field in Accounting, Business management or a similar field preferred.
• 3 years of experience as a Procurement Officer or in a similar position.
• Experience of purchasing in oil field and understands the Port-Harcourt & Warri market.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
• Supervisory and management experience.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.