Technical Procurement Lead at Egbin Power Plc

Location: (Ijede, Ikorodu) Lagos
Level: Manager / Supervisor

Job Summary

• Responsible for leading all tactical and strategic activity with contract tendering for technical services, materials and supplies including CapEx.
• Provide effective management for delivering an effective and efficient procurement service to the business.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages the actual procurement processes for the Company’s needs all year round and in active real-time liaison with respective user departments to ensure conformance with above-stated Company policy objectives.
• Challenge demand and critically review requisitions, technical specifications and scope
• Lead negotiations to secure best commercial terms in accordance with the technical specifications and requirements to ensure best value
• Present sourcing strategies and award recommendations to the senior management
• Develop and execute action plans to optimise re-order levels in coordination with technical departments and stores
• Market screening, audit & selection for new and potential suppliers and contractors
• Analyze supplier risk and implement mitigation measures
• Develop, implement and execute contract (renewal) strategies
• Lead the contractor qualification process and coordinate HSE evaluation
• Negotiate and administer frame agreements and contracts
• Procurement lead of Capex projects in cooperation with different project teams and stakeholders within and outside Egbin Power Plc.
• Evaluate and monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes
• Resolve complaints and determine corrective actions in case of defective materials or unacceptable performance
• Ensure in-depth knowledge of the global, regional and local outline agreements
• Contract negotiation and legal implementation of high-level contract
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of corporate strategies, annual technical project plans, policies and procedures.
• To develop and maintain positive relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
• To ensure effective management of employee and resources promoting team building and collaborative working to deliver the corporate plan.
• To provide succinct and compelling reports to required deadlines for the key stakeholders as required.

Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

• A degree or equivalent in Business Administration or Engineering
• 7 - 11 years of progressively responsible technical, engineering, construction management, or heavy industry procurement experience
• Post graduate qualification and membership of a recognized Chartered organization relevant to the post will be an added advantage
• Project Management (e.g. Prince2) qualification will be an added advantage.
• Professional experience in a similar position as Procurement Lead or Lead Buyer for technical procurement.
• Experience in an international industry environment, Energy or Utilities industry is preferred.
• Prior leadership role in contract management, RFQ bid process, contract law and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) preferred.
• Proven experience of procurement in large organizations
• Experience in a variety of sourcing arrangements
• Experience with working with Power Plant or/and managing Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) is highly desirable.

Skills and Competencies:

• Appreciation of strategies and key concepts in procurement and inventory management
• Working knowledge of public procurement laws and regulation.
• Ability to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systemic impact of various policies, issues and solutions
• Knowledge of contract laws, material accounting systems and insurance and risk management
• Knowledge of Integrated Materials Management System
• Knowledge of company policies, procedures and guidelines for procurement
• Knowledge of stores management and inventory management
• Knowledge of regulatory laws, import, duties, policies
• Knowledge of national and international sourcing markets
• Knowledge of application of IT systems in materials management
• Networking and relationship management skills
• Ability to meet targets and deadlines
• Deep understanding of negotiation strategies, risk management, and value chain of various raw materials preferred.
• Knowledge of preparing tenders & relevant procurement regulations
• Mature personality, capable of making and sustaining good working relationships
• Commitment to further training/continuous learning and development.