Procurement Manager at Sellafield Energy Resources Limited

Sellafield Energy Resources Limited is a leading provider of resources and services to Nigeria’s energy sectors. The company has within a short time emerged as a reference point in the sourcing and provision of personnel, technology, equipment and general materials, amongst other critical resources to our growing number of clients in oilfields and power plants operations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time
Industry: Oil & Gas

Job Descriptions

The Procurement Manager is responsible for the efficient, timely and cost effective sourcing and procurement of fitfor-purpose and quality goods and services for the company according to budget and requirement/specification.
The jobholder will develop and deliver sourcing strategies; develop and ensure the implementation of good procurement practices across the organization; manage vendors and suppliers; and work with business managers to optimize spending and achieve departmental and corporate goals within budget.

Key Responsibilities
Sourcing:

Ensure clear communications of business requirements during sourcing to ensure alignment of all parties to corporate/business objectives
Identify potential suppliers and manage existing suppliers; build and maintain good working relationships
Negotiate and secure contracts for supplies and other product and service requirements
Evaluate bids and make recommendations based on commercial and technical factors/criteria

Vendor, Supplier & Contract Management:

Monitor vendor agreements, vendor performance requirements and product performance expectations
Monitor contract performance and progress, including product/service quality, timelines and other applicable performance measures Ensure organizational adherence to contract terms and other service conditions; ensure timely payment of vendors and suppliers Ensure reduction in invoices processing costs, etc.
Manage vendor relations. Identify, recommend, and execute initiatives processes to improve vendor performance
Review, design and Implement and ensure adherence to best practices regarding vendor and payables management.

Research & Analysis:

Lead research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of value, delivery schedules and quality; procurement and relevant trends and practices as well as their implications for the business
Continually evaluate products and services offered by existing and prospective vendors.
Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities

Compliance & Reporting:

Establish and ensure adherence to proper controls in procurement process
Maintain appropriate security and control over fixed assets
Coordinate periodic inventory checks or reconciliation of the fixed asset sub-ledger
Conduct spot-audits of assets capitalized within the financial records
Produce period management and ad-hoc reports as required

Team Leadership and Management:

Provide supervision, direction and leadership for the Procurement function
Undertake other tasks as assigned or required for the job role
Develop and automate best practices in document management / record keeping as it relates to purchase orders

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Business, Procurement or related discipline. Masters degree preferred
Professional Certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management is an added advantage
Demonstrated knowledge of business processes and practices relating to purchasing and contracting – sourcing and tendering; tender evaluation; pricing etc
Contract Management
Effective Negotiation, Influencing & Communication Skills
Strategic and Financial Management
Relationship Management
Business Acumen; Commercial Awareness
Analytical & Problem solving skills
Minimum of 6 years experience in strategic sourcing and procurement roles, with experience in oil and gas or related industry
Experience in the use of ERP such as SAP, and MS Office applications (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Adaptable; results-oriented; accurate and attentive to details