Job Description

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

The Procurement Specialist delivers high quality purchasing services according to defined procedures, while respecting quantity, quality and timing. The candidate ensures the quality of services provided and contributes to the improvement and knowledge management of the purchasing process. The position reports to the procurement leader

• Perform procurement and sourcing activities in EPC business.
• Execution of defined Short and Long-term Goals, Objectives, Policies and Operating Procedures related to Procurement Dept.
• Execution of Procurement team activities in line with department related procedures, policies, templates, tools etc. for the organization.
• Monitors and execute Project Procurement Operations are in line with Client’s requirement.
• Provide project procurement requirements and deliverables on time. Meet all the defined procurement metrics.
• Ensuring compliance with Client and Company’s needs, Statutory Policies and Regulations.
• Generate Procurement Progress reports, Expediting reports and any other reports as and when required. Filing and Maintenance of Procurement and Sourcing records.
• Ensure Vendors and Subcontractors are paid on time.
• Check for duplication of invoices to avoid double payment.
• Plan and manage finances in line with corporate procedures, standards and allocated budget to delivery optimum business efficiency
• To ensure provision of necessary resources required for timely delivery of requirements.
• Source and Develop new suppliers from Asia, USA, Europe and Locally.
• Exploit market opportunities for the development of new vendors and Subcontractors in line with group and affiliate priorities.
• To contribute to proactive and effective team working with group and project teams.
• To promptly follow up with vendors and ensure business contacts are up-to-date and relationships properly managed.

• Good knowledge of preparing required procurement reports to the management
• Demonstrated good computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications. Knowledge in the usage of ERP packages is an added advantage
• Strong numeric skills and attention to detail and quality Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload
• Logical and flexible approach to solving problems, especially when working under pressure
• Monitoring/assessing performance to make improvements or take corrective action
• Ability to work under pressure
• Planning and scheduling skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with a culturally diverse staff, clients and consultants.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality

• BSc or HND Degree in relevant discipline such as; Engineering, Economic, Accounting, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or any Management science. Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is an advantage.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in purchasing and supply management experience
• Experience in Oil & Gas Industry preferred

• Total Cost Savings
• Reduce Procurement Cycle Time
• Contract Compliance
• Quality
• On time Delivery
• Data Compilation and report submission
• ROI – Return on investment
• All financial targets are met as set in job plan i.e. Percentage increase in Revenue/Turnover in a given time period.
• Business Performance against Industry Benchmarks
• Risks identified, timely and accurate information on income and expenditure identified and action taken as agreed.