Purchase & Tender Administration Specialist at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company

• As the Purchase & Tender Admin Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring seamless procurement operations and tender management processes at Ikeja Electric.
• This role supports the organization by optimizing sourcing strategies & coordinating tender to enhance operational efficiency.

You’ll contribute to:

• Annual Material Planning: Consolidate purchase items for the Annual Material
• Plan to ensure strategic alignment.
• Strategic Sourcing: Drive sourcing initiatives to optimize procurement in line with organizational goals.
• Purchase Administration: Close out purchase requests and prepare purchase orders efficiently.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements aligned with the GSSP model for continuous improvement.
• Bid Management: Coordinate bid evaluation processes, including forming committees, preparing reports, and awarding contracts.
• Negotiations and Contracting: Engage with bidders in negotiations and finalize contract awards.
• This role supports Ikeja Electric's mission by ensuring efficient procurement and tender processes, driving operational excellence, and enabling impactful decisions.

Skills & Competencies

• The role affords you to develop technical and behavioural competencies which refer to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors required to
• successfully perform in the role and contribute to the organization's goals.

Technical Competencies:

• Proficiency in data entry and collation.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel.
• Vendor management and selection expertise.
• Effective stakeholder management.
• Purchasing and procurement knowledge

Behavioral Competencies:

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills:
• Builds strong relationships with vendors and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and effective negotiations.
• Organizational Skills: Manages multiple procurement tasks efficiently, maintaining accurate records and meeting deadlines.
• Problem-Solving: Resolves procurement challenges with practical, strategic solutions.
• Business Acumen: Aligns procurement strategies with organizational goals, optimizing costs and performance.
• Self-Motivation: Works independently with initiative and accountability to deliver results.

Minimum Requirement

• This opportunity is a Middle level management role. The complexity of this role involves collaborating across all functions and departments to ensure efficient tendering and procurement operations.
• This role reports directly to the Procurement Lead. Successful candidates will typically meet the following criteria:

Education:

• Education: BSc/HND in a relevant discipline.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Membership in a recognized organization related to procurement/tendering is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of GSSP