Procurement Specialist Job at MPG partnering

MPG is a global project pairing platform, a digital supply chain management marketplace where businesses compete and win.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Specialist
Job Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

  • Procurement specialists must have deep knowledge of the procurement/ purchasing process across several industries (oil and gas is important).
  • Procurement specialists must be able to maximize and promote MPG in organizations.
  • The Contracts/Procurement Specialist will prepare, review, negotiate, and administer contracts and purchase orders.

Duties / Responsibilities

  • Interact with key stakeholders in identifying business needs, building relationships and selling the features and benefits of early procurement involvement.
  • Develop detailed sourcing and category plans to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Manage preparation, implementation and execution of procurement processes.
  • Implement procurement processes to ensure efficiency, cost savings and best practices.
  • Work with the finance team throughout the procurement cycle to assist with forecasting and budgeting.
  • Assist Vendor Manager in vendor selection, management and performance.
  • Perform sourcing, liaising and negotiating with new and existing suppliers to improve business.
  • Re-negotiate contracts with suppliers to produce better savings and further value for spend.
  • Create documentation necessary for the acquisition of materials and services.
  • Provide outstanding customer service and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Review supplies, works and services to ensure compliance with company procedures and best procurement practices.
  • Provide updates about procurement-related progress and potential delays on a daily basis to the Business Manager.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with strategic suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met.
  • Analyze market and delivery trends so as to develop procurement technologies and processes that support those trends.
  • Reviews cost proposals and pricing information.
  • Prepares and administers contracts and purchase orders with specific vendors.
  • Compares bids from vendors and determines, or assists with determination, to whom contracts will be awarded.
  • Evaluates vendor proposals to ensure that all requirements are met.
  • Confirms that terms and delivery dates are accurate.
  • Evaluates the competence of vendors and review their invoices for accuracy.
  • Maintains database regarding vendors’ performance and quality of the product(s).
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related fields required.
  • Three (3) years of relevant experience is required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Extensive knowledge of contract principles and procedures.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent administrative skills.
  • Excellent written and communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Salary

  • N400,000 monthly.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / Applications to: joy@mpgpartnering.com using the Job position as the subject of the mail.

Note: MPG is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of Race, Religion/Belief, Ethnic/National Origin, Disability, Age, Citizenship, Marital/Domestic/Civil Partnership Status, Sexual Orientation, or Gender Identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.