Buyer at Total Nigeria Plc

Total is the fifth largest publicly-traded integrated oil and gas company in the world, with 100,000 employees in more than 130 countries worldwide. Our size and performance rank us as one of the top five global oil companies. “We are among the majors that invest the most in exploration. More importantly, our teams are highly motivated. They have a real pioneering spirit we must keep cultivating!”.

We are currently recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Buyer

Offer ID: 18388BR
Location: Lagos-EKO1 TWR(NGA)
Employment type: Regular position
Métier: Procurement General Responsibilities, Procurement Process, Procurement Support, Freight Forwarding&MaterialsMgt
Branch: Exploration and Production

Job Description

Ensure constant alignment with HSE Company rules, procedures and legislation
Ensure compliance of the purchasing process with all Company’s rules and all applicable regulations
Give special attention to safety material in order to ensure all safety requirements such as testing, certifications, identifications, etc. are fully complied
Ensure the application of Company General Terms and Conditions for purchase of equipment
Ensure the good administration and filing of all purchasing documents and ensure that all approvals, justifications, circulation forms, etc are filed in line with the applicable procedures
Participate in the improvement of purchasing practices, procedures & reference documentation
Maintains adequate follow-up with Duets in the user departments served
Issue Recommendation To Award (RTAs) and participate to evaluating suppliers with Métier Partners
Contribute to reporting key performance indicators
Analyze all Purchase Requisitions (PR) for adequate material specification, budget authorizations and cost centers to which the purchases are being charged
Review all PRs and Group requisitions to reduce process costs, compile tender packages and organize call for tender / request for quotation
Ensure the use of e-sourcing tools
Study, compare and evaluate offers in order to have the most economical and contractual advantageous conditions with a view to achieving savings for the Company
Ensure attention to Company’s General Conditions and terms of purchase to avoid legal liabilities
Organize and lead negotiations with suppliers associated with award and performance of Purchase Orders
Ensure the QA/QC requirements are clearly stated in purchase orders
Ensure the follow-up of purchase orders until complete reception of materials, avoiding / clarifying discrepancies and ensuring payment
Input all purchase data in SAP

Candidate Profile

Minimum of 2.1 Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business Management or Social Sciences
1 – 5 years’ experience, preferably with good knowledge of Purchasing and Supply Chain
Ability to use market intelligence information, cost models, target prices, etc
Knowledge of global procurement and logistics practices
Ability to prepare commercial bid evaluations and provide purchase recommendations
Good command of English language and excellent communication skills
Demonstrable general knowledge and understanding of commercial, legal and insurance issues related to purchasing in general.
Membership of relevant professional bodies in the Supply Chain and in Operational functions will be an added advantage
Knowledge across all the disciplines of Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage

Experience level required: