Procurement Officer

Telinno Consulting Limited (TCL) - Specialises in design, roll out, management and performance improvement of the cellular network to ensure the cellular operator can offer best in class service to its customers while maximising return on its network infrastructure investments. TCL's team of experienced engineers have successfully delivered its full range of services to more than 15 cellular operators around the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Officer

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

• To manage process of procuring high-quality and cost-efficient supplies for our organization.
• You will follow procurement procedures, maintain an updated list of vendors, prices, and inventory of incoming purchases and supplies.

Main Responsibilities

• Estimating and establishing cost parameters and budgets for purchases
• Manage contracts, understand resource needs and ensure optimization.
• Relate with Logisticians across operation to understand vehicle rentals, agreed rates, SLAs and fuel top up for optimization.
• Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts, while ensuring that the products and supplies are high quality
• Create and maintain inventory of all incoming and current supplies
• Maintain and update list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development.
• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
• Making professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, terms, SLAs and other important data
• Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options
• Recruit & continuously manage performance of profitable vendors in all categories of our business.
• Continuously liaise with operational locations for support in any procurement area
• Working with team members and Procurement Manager to complete duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• HND/Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field and CIPS qualified.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems
• 2 to 3 years previous experience as procurement officer (preferably in a telecom service sector.

Knowledge, Skills & Attitude:

• Excellence, integrity, creativity, team spirit, commitment, customer-centricity, empathy, safety consciousness.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• Ability to manage activities in diverse locations from a central point.
• Goal-oriented, organized team player
• Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
• Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Accurate and precise attention to detail