Procurement Officer at Victoria Water Services Limited

We are currently in need of a Procurement Officer who will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, equipment and services required for projects, while maintaining adequate stock levels and staying under budget. The preferred candidate should typically come from an Engineering background with Production or Design work experience, and be able to effectively translate project requirements into specifications for procurement of materials, equipment and services.

Responsibilities 

• Work with vendors to schedule shipping and delivery of purchased items
• Evaluate the quality of items supplied to the company; conduct cost/quality comparisons of supplies
• Provide data on vendor performance to propose improvements
• Gather feedback on the effectiveness and efficiency of current sourcing strategies
• Maintain procurement database and documentation
• Tracking orders and ensuring timely delivery
• Maintain vendor information and records
• Manage vendors' conformance to delivery schedules and product specifications
• Monitor vendors' performance
• Process payments to vendors
• Source for new vendors where necessary

Requirements

• Minimum of  5 years Supply Chain, Procurement or Project Management work experience
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation abilities
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Project Management or relevant field.
• An advanced degree level in Supply Chain or Engineering + CIPS Level 4 will be an added advantage
• Relevant Water Utility/Engineering Industry experience

Monthly Remuneration: N60,000 – 100,000 (Negotiable)

Note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.