Jobs at Proten

Job Summary:

The Procurement Officer will be responsible for managing the procurement process within the company. This includes identifying, sourcing, and purchasing goods and services for the company, negotiating with suppliers and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify procurement needs for the company and develop procurement plans and strategies.
• Source and identify potential suppliers of goods and services required by the company, evaluate supplier offers and negotiate contracts and pricing.
• Manage procurement processes, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure that all procurement processes are carried out in accordance with the company's procurement policies and procedures.
• Work with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services to the company, and resolve any delivery issues.
• Ensure that all purchased goods and services meet quality and specification requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, including regular communication and supplier performance evaluations.
• Manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels are maintained to support production and minimize inventory holding costs.
• Monitor and report procurement performance metrics to management.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, 
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to work with suppliers to achieve the best value for the company.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and ability to develop procurement plans and strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong focus on results and customer service.

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Job Purpose      

Responsible for ensuring a safe and compliant working environment for employees engaged in New projects, including Fertilizer Train #3 construction and commissioning projects for IEFCL by overseeing safety inspections for new projects, identification, and management of material needs (PPEs), OSHA compliance, IMS participations and implementations, and ensuring that safety incident rate in various construction/project activities is below industry standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Work closely with project Heads/Teams to address and rectify safety concerns promptly by conducting thorough safety inspections for new projects including Fertilizer Train #3 projects, providing/producing detailed reports within specified timelines
• Implement efficient inventory management practices to avoid delays in obtaining necessary safety materials for project/construction site workers by achieving specified fulfilment rate for material (PPEs) needs identification, requisitions and management.
• Conduct regular safety Training, briefings and orientations, ensuring documented participation for projects/construction site activities-welding, rigging, scaffolding including entry procedures for confined space work to maintain a safety incident rate below industry standards 
• Conduct regular internal safety audits and inspections, addressing non-compliance issues promptly and collaborating with project teams to integrate IMS/OSHA standards into safety protocols.
• Conduct periodic Radiation survey as a Radiation Safety officer if required
• Keeping safety department equipment and gas detectors in good health and ensure schedule calibration / certificate is done.
• Controls / Monitors the issuance of PPE to all employees and contractors.
• Involves in Incident investigation and analysis
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by management
• Plan and Conduct safety training

Experience

Skills / Knowledge / Competencies

• Minimum 10 years of industrial Experience in Petrochemical or Fertilizer industry or related field
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, IMS standards, and safety best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have coordinating abilities that are of the highest standards
• Must be willing and able to work as part of a team or even lead a team if the need arises
• Computer literate

Education

Certification / Software

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Chemical/Environmental Engineering, Science or a related field.
• Certification in Safety
• OSHM
• NEBOSH