Procurement Specialist at U-Connect Human Resources Consulting

Location: Ajah, Lagos

Responsibilities

• Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and costing.
• Work with internal departments to determine procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements.
• Responsible for order placement timing, supply / demand alignment, material replenishment and supplier performance.
• Monitor, evaluate and improve supplier performance, according to an appropriate Service Level Agreement, on a continuous basis.
• Review inventory and update as required and make or purchase policy analysis and recommendations.
• Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Sourcing and negotiating with reliable suppliers/vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Approving purchase orders, organising and confirming goods procured
• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
• Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs with vendors.
• Preparing weekly procurement reports and draft, send and follow up on invoice payment.
• Follow up on contract and licence renewal and other duties as directed by the management.

Requirements

• B.Sc in Economics, Accounting or relevant qualification
• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a procurement officer or related position
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• Must live in Ajah or its environs
• Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
• Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels.

Salary
N120,000 - N150,000 Monthly.