Procurement Specialist

Job Summary


To procure Project in-direct and Minor procurement requested materials for the AKK project.
To support the Project Supply Chain Manager in the effective management of Procurement policies and procedures to ensure the achievement of company Procurement objectives for the AKK indirect project procurement activities.


Project Functions


Procure as directed, all Project indirect and minor procurement requested materials.
Process PRs as assigned, verify prices, ensure the right specification is made, call for quotes, and analyse quotes using GEP, as well as obtain all relevant approvals prior to ordering in SAP.
Prepare proposals, request quotes, and negotiate purchase terms and conditions.
Creation of Purchase orders on project Local and foreign procurement, as well as for corporate procurements.
Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements through SAP.
Develop and manage frame agreements with suppliers.
Demonstrate significant cost-saving initiatives to manage and reduce supply chain and logistics operational costs.
Ensures all established procurements packages requiring Supply Chain Governance Board (SCGB) approval are reviewed and timely submitted to the Secretary.
Provide procurement support for Oilserv Bids/ Tenders,and when necessary, participate in bid/ Tender reviews and evaluations.
Constantly monitor the market price of materials in order to facilitate efficient review of price.
Ensure all commercial activity is fully aligned with Oilserv commercial strategies and tail spend activities.
To utilize the potential of a price database and benchmark quotations to identify opportunities for cost savings, and standardization of goods and services in tandem with the procurement strategy.
Researching and identifying prospective suppliers of assigned categories for both foreign and local suppliers
Analyzing industry and demand trends
Liaise with Expeditors and maintain execution tracking sheet for every material and service requested
Follow up on suppliers for delivery of materials in accordance with the agreed lead time.
Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns.
Ensure supplier scorecards and assessment reports are prepared and updated for Oilserv-approved suppliers
Ensure a Due Diligence report is conducted for all vendors before the decision to place PO is made.
Working with Quality Assurance for inspection upon delivery to ensure orders are filled correctly and that goods meet specifications.
Prepare and maintain proper reports on local and foreign procurement activities (electronically) on both projects and corporate procurements and ensure submission on or before Friday of each concluding week.
Develop an expedited sheet for every project's local and foreign procurement as well as corporate procurements.
Collate generated procurement documents and adequately file them in a systematic manner that will permit easy traceability.
Liaise with the clearing and expediting officer in tracking all foreign procured items is properlytracked and ensure all documents are available for the smooth clearing of the consignments.
Follow up with the clearing and expediting officer to ensure that PAAR is secured before consignments get to Nigeria.
Follow up with the clearing and expediting officer to ensure that Form M is processed timely.
Liaise with the Finance Manager, Supply Chain Managers, and Banks in establishing letters of credit when required for transactions and ensure that the required lead time (as stated in the LC) is not exceeded.
Any other duty as may be assigned by the Project Supply Chain Manager.


Requirements


Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Management or Social Sciences)
CIPS Membership
Minimum of 5 years’ Experience in procurement function
CIPS – Completed levels 4-5.