Procurement & Contracts Officer

About this role

Givanas Group seeks a Procurement and Contracts Officer to support a Margarine Manufacturing Plant project in Ibadan, Oyo. The role involves managing project procurement, sourcing equipment and materials, coordinating logistics, and administering contracts, with progression into the operations procurement team. The job covers planning, supplier negotiations, bid evaluations, and contract administration. It targets candidates with engineering or related degrees and substantial procurement experience in industrial or manufacturing settings.

What you would do

• Develop procurement plans aligned with project schedules and budgets
• Prepare RFQs and coordinate bid evaluations (technical and commercial)
• Negotiate supplier terms and prepare purchase orders and contracts
• Source process machinery, packaging machines, utility equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation and construction materials
• Track vendor manufacturing, inspections, factory acceptance testing, and delivery schedules
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, clearing agents, transporters and project teams
• Monitor contractual obligations and manage variations, claims and commercial correspondence
• Maintain procurement trackers and contract registers
• Support final-account settlements and contract close-out
• Continue into the operations procurement team after project phase

What they are asking for

• Degree or HND in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant procurement and contracts experience, preferably in industrial or manufacturing projects
• Experience procuring technical equipment and administering contracts
• Strong negotiation, commercial evaluation, documentation and coordination skills
• Professional procurement certification is an advantage

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