Senior Procurement Officer Job at Librod Energy Services Limited

Librod Energy Services Limited - a full-fledged multi-disciplinary Services Provider of Oilfield Services to the Upstream sector of the Oil and Gas Industry in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Position: Senior Procurement Officer

Job Location: Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate activities for both local & foreign procurement.
  • Sourcing for goods and services to meet company requirements.
  • Creating value in the following areas through Continuous Improvement initiatives: contract development and management, supplier performance and business reviews (KPI, safety, quality, productivity), market intelligence/technology & innovation, risk management, reliability & process improvement, spend analytics & recommendations, transaction automation, Total Cost of Ownership (analysis, Sustainability (ESG), Safety (SIF elimination).
  • Work with suppliers to expedite orders of materials and assist in resolution of incomplete or incorrect shipment.
  • Ensures all necessary documentations for imports are up-to-date. (NAFDAC (permit to import & permit to clear where necessary, NESREA, END USER, Nigeria Customs).
  • Responsible for Foreign importation: from PFI received from supplier, Form M opening on custom portal with the right and accurate HS CODES.
  • Working with the different banks on getting form m approvals, expediting with suppliers on shipment.
  • Following up with the shipping lines & terminal on shipment arrival.
  • Working with the clearing agent to achieve timely customs clearance & delivery of goods to warehouse.
  • Ensure that all Purchase Orders (PO’s) are raised accurately and that all required information has been input into the Company Procurement/ERP System.
  • Monitor the timely delivery and expediting of ordered materials, equipment and services to their designated location, updating Internal Stakeholders accordingly of any changes/ anticipated delivery date.
  • Contribute to, monitor, and report on efficiencies (cost, lead time, and quality) discovered as a result of consolidated purchasing and requirement planning.
  • Establishes and maintains effective relationships with key suppliers and technical partners to maintain quality standards and obtain best and most competitive price rates
  • Establishes and maintains effective relationships with key suppliers and technical partners in order to uphold quality standards and obtain the best and most competitive pricing.
  • Coordinates the activities of the procurement department, leading to the award and supply of goods and services as required by business owners across the organization.
  • Develops, maintains and implements an operating manual to deliver the target benefits and financial savings for the organization.
  • Sources and manages vendors/contractors. Ensures the integrity of Vendor information in line with company policy and standard practice.
  • Ensures that Vendors/contractors performance conforms with agreed contractual obligations
  • Proactively seeks to reduce overall cost for the business by conducting value for money analysis for goods, including quotation exercises and alternative sourcing arrangements to identify cost reduction areas.
  • Develops and obtains approval for all procedures in areas of responsibility.
  • Liaises with Head of Finance & Accounts to ensure all financial obligations to suppliers, vendors and contractors are met on time.
  • Establishes and maintains effective relationships with key suppliers and technical partners to maintain quality standards and obtain best and most competitive price rates.
  • Provides periodic reports on the unit to the Head, Support Services for submission to the Managing Director.
  • Leads, motivates and builds capacity of staff in the unit to improve their performance.
  • Champion QHSE practices & Team's compliance with related standards.

Qualifications

  • A recognized university Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Science, or Engineering is required.
  • Minimum of 7 years or more proven experience in Supply Chain or Procurement in the Oil & Gas or FMCG industries.
  • Relevant professional qualifications such as MCIPS or SCMP are advantageous.
  • Excellent analytical /numerical skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of market analytics and insights.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Understanding of the Federal Government's procurement policies as well as trade terms and conditions.
  • Proven track record of success in leading negotiations and managing high value, complex contracts.
  • Ability to work in a matrix multi-dimensional business environment.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@librod.com using the Job position as the subject of the mail.