Procurement Officer

Greenlight Planet is a renewable energy company focused on developing and marketing solar power products for off-grid communities in Asia, Africa and South America. We are also pioneers in technology-driven financing, enabling our customers to access credit through cloud-based lending models and partnerships with financial services providers.

At heart, we are a profit-making social enterprise inspired by the desire to drive positive change through sustainable business. We are passionate about bringing affordable energy, technology and finance to the over 2 billion people on our planet who lack access to basic resources and opportunities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Officer, Nigeria
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reporting to: Associate Manager, Operations 

The Role

• The Procurement Officer will provide strategic leadership to ensure efficient and effective delivery of procurement services and advise function heads on matters relating to procurement of goods and services.

Key Responsibilities 

• Developing and implementing procurement policies and procedures
• Conducting due diligence on prospective suppliers to ensure quality
• Receiving supplier invoices and verifying information on Supporting documents (delivery notes and supply requisitions-LPO) in order to establish the accuracy of delivered LPOs and initiate the purchase to pay process (P2P).
• Developing and implementing a management information system for monitoring, tracking and controlling operating costs
• Managing risk and maintaining a quality management system in the procurement unit.
• Coordinating negotiations with suppliers and developing a database of pre-approved vendors

Job Requirements
The ideal candidate:

• Has a Bachelor's degree or Higher Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, or related discipline from a recognized university. A Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Supplies Management is an added advantage
• Demonstrates sound judgment, excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Is results oriented with the ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines.
• Is a team player and can demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various stakeholders
• Has advanced computer skills.
• We are looking for someone who is driven, passionate and excited about the opportunity to bring honest, affordable, energy to homes in Africa and Asia.  If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ progressive work experience in procurement and supplies in a multinational organisation
• Is honest, trustworthy and possesses a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.

Remuneration
Greenlight Planet offers a competitive salary, a fun, supportive work environment and opportunities for continued professional growth within a fast-growing global