Procurement Officer at Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Job Description

• To ensure that the equipment and materials needed to maintain operations are purchased from specified suppliers and are delivered according to agreed terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with Supervisor to plan and prioritize purchasing activities.
• Conducts research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.
• Receives and collates requisitions from Functions, plans orders and manages approval processes.
• Receives expression of interest from vendors/ service contractors and assists in negotiating terms of sales with vendors to minimise cost implications for IBEDC.
• Prepares requests for bids, process specifications and other exhibits that may be required in procurement process.
• Reviews, updates, and maintains purchase orders until they are closed - tracks orders and delivery dates.
• Reviews and endorses invoices for services rendered by vendors.
• Monitors vendor/supplier performance against contractual obligation and agreed KPI’s whilst routinely benchmarking them against the competition.
• Requests amendments to or extensions of contracts if required.
• Arbitrates claims or complaints occurring in performance of contracts.
• Identifies opportunities and develops action plans to achieve efficiencies in the procurement process.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Purchasing & Supply or related courses
• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor Degree   
• Required Experience: 1 - 3 years  

Behaviourial Requirements:

• Good analytical skills
• Good report writing and oral communication skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Creative Thinking Skills
• Organizational Skills

Skills Requirements

• Proven experience in procurement, implementing procurement strategies, driving cost savings and improving terms and conditions.
• knowledge of various factors affecting the selection of procurement methodologies including impact of new technologies, pricing structure of various markets, life expectancy of equipment, and associated costs.
• Ability to use Procurement software tools/technology.