About this role
A Procurement Executive is sought for a Nigeria-based Oil & Gas and procurement company, with roles in sourcing, purchasing, expediting, logistics and supplier management. The position is available in Lagos (with Port Harcourt as another listed location) and is full-time. The role focuses on driving cost savings, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services, and compliance with procurement policies and industry regulations. The employer operates in the oil and gas and procurement supply chain sector and requires someone with strong negotiation, supplier management and risk mitigation skills to support procurement and supply chain activities.
What you would do
- Coordinate purchasing, expediting, logistics and material handling activities.
- Develop and implement procurement and supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favourable contract terms.
- Evaluate supplier capabilities, product availability, quality and delivery performance.
- Manage procurement budgets and monitor costs for working capital optimisation.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and potential disruptions.
- Ensure proper contract management and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct market surveys and maintain a procurement cost database.
- Prepare reports on procurement performance, cost savings, supplier compliance and supply chain efficiency.
- Document procurement workflows, processes and responsibilities.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
- Professional certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management (mandatory).
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain within oil and gas.
- Compulsory experience in logistics operations.
- Proficiency in using the NIPEX Portal for procurement.
- Strong negotiation, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with procurement software and Microsoft Office.
- Understanding of supplier management, contract administration, cost control and supply chain risk management.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- An MBA or MSc is an added advantage.
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