Procurement & Supply Chain Manager at MG Vowgas Group

Qualifications

• MSc or Bachelor’s degree, in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 5 years in managerial capacity.
• Demonstrable experience in procurement within EPC, EPCIC, Oil & Gas, Engineering, or Construction environment.
• Strong understanding of project procurement cycles, technical material requisitions, BOQs, vendor evaluation and contract administration.
• Proven experience sourcing engineering materials, equipment, technical services and subcontractors.
• Experience managing local and international suppliers, including OEMs and specialized equipment vendors.
• Strong commercial negotiation, cost-control and contract management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Familiarity with procurement documentation, material tracking, expediting and project delivery schedules.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian procurement regulations, local content requirements and relevant Oil & Gas industry compliance expectations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/procurement management systems.
• Professional certifications (CIPS, MCIPS, CPSM) or relevant supply chain/procurement qualifications will be preferred.
• Develop and execute project-specific procurement strategies aligned with engineering deliverables, project budgets, execution schedules, and business objectives.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement and supply of engineering materials, mechanical equipment, piping components, valves, structural steel, electrical and instrumentation materials, consumables, and specialist services.
• Identify, prequalify, and evaluate local and international suppliers, OEMs, manufacturers, and subcontractors, maintaining an approved vendor database and strong supplier relationships.
• Lead supplier negotiations; evaluate quotations and commercial proposals; secure competitive pricing and favorable contractual terms; and ensure effective procurement budget management.
• Oversee the preparation, evaluation, award, and administration of purchase orders, procurement contracts, and service agreements in line with company requirements.
• Monitor procurement and supply chain schedules, long-lead items, material delivery, logistics, and customs clearance to ensure timely availability of materials at fabrication yards and project sites.
• Ensure all procurement and supply chain activities meet approved technical specifications, quality standards, HSE requirements, client expectations, Nigerian regulations, and applicable Oil & Gas industry standards.
• Identify and mitigate supplier, pricing, material availability, and delivery risks, proactively resolving procurement bottlenecks that could impact project execution.
• Lead and develop the procurement and supply chain team, establish performance targets and KPIs, and drive accountability, efficiency, and continuous process improvement.
• Provide management with procurement and supply chain status reports, cost analyses, and supply chain updates while collaborating with Engineering, Projects,
• Finance, Commercial, QA/QC, and HSE teams to support project delivery.