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Procurement Officer
Padua Petroleum Nigeria Limited (PPNL)
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates.
Duties and Responsibilities
- In accordance with the market analysis, the Procurement Officer ensures that Padua Petroleum Nigeria Ltd (PPNL) obtains any pre-qualification as required by prospective clients and that PPNL is enlisted on all of such clients’ approved supplier’s lists.
- Meticulously manages all aspects of procurement from negotiation to delivery.
- Maintain a register of Tender/Proposal submissions for Procurements, the success rate of all bids shall be recorded and evaluated periodically.
- Monitor business trends and products availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery timeline at all times
- Nurture relationships with suppliers / OEMs to negotiate the best prices for the company.
- Identify and researches potential new suppliers / OEMs
- Carry out market survey for purchase of products and ensure competitiveness of pricing.
- Maintain database of Suppliers/OEMs/Contractors
- Evaluate total costs of company purchases
- Develop and implements strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods or services and, possibly, maintaining stock levels of frequently ordered goods and services from OEMs/Suppliers.
- Oversees a team of purchasing agents (buyers) in a complex chain of transactions
- Seeks approval from the General Manager and accountable for approval of bid-lists and purchase orders
- Participates in prequalification of suppliers as necessary and evaluation of commercial bids.
- Participate in negotiations of Purchase Orders and Contract Agreements.
- Ensure awards of Procurement Contracts and Purchase Orders are in compliance with Specifications and local and international standards
- Responsible for review of suppliers’ requests for payment and ensuring that all obligations and requirements are met.
- Ensures all Contracts and Purchase Orders close-out are undertaken in a timely manner, including the resolution of claims as and when required
- Oversee estimation of freight costs and call-off freight forwarding services from suppliers, to meet required on-site dates, at minimum costs, or the contractual international commercial terms applicable.
- Provide sound procurement advice on purchases to internal and external customers
- Takes ownership and confidently handle negotiations that leads to notable cost savings.
- Commands credibility and gains suppliers’ respect
- Promotes procurement influence while establishing long-lasting working relationships
- Carry out other assignments...