Procurement Services Specialist at KPMG

Job Summary

• We are currently seeking a Procurement Services Specialist to be responsible for ensuring the timely issuance of Purchase Orders according to a client's required time scales.

Job Details

• Ensuring change order requests and TQ’s are timely addressed
• Negotiating price and lead time from potential suppliers and placing Purchase orders to secure materials and obtain the best cost and supply opportunities while maintaining quality standards
• Managing the supplier catalogues to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of Purchase Orders
• Timely notifying End Users/Requisitioners when delivery will not meet the required schedule and escalating issues where necessary for resolution
• Ensuring compliance with all of the client’s Procurement Processes
• Reviewing commercial clauses, scopes, negotiating purchase orders terms and conditions, commercial pricing, and ensuring appropriate reviews and approvals are completed prior to execution

Requirements

• Graduated with a minimum GPA of Second-Class Lower (2.2) 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a procurement buyer or equivalent business experience
• Certifications in any of the following will be an advantage: The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), Nigerian Institute of Purchasing and Supply (NIPS), Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management (CISCM), Six Sigma, or other relevant procurement and supply chain certifications
• Strong decision-making skills
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities for managing complexities and risks
• Familiarity with supply chain technologies