Graduate Trainee Junior Buyer Recruitment at Bourbon Interoil Nigeria

Bourbon Interoil Nigeria Limited, as leading international player in marine services, offers to the most demanding oil & gas clients worldwide a full line of innovative, safe, high performance and new generation vessels and an expanded offer of offshore oil & gas services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Graduate Trainee Junior Buyer

Reference: 2022-578  
Job Location: Amadi Base, Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type (Offshore / Onshore): Onshore
Contract Type: Permanent Contract

Mission


  • To support and assist with Foreign PO’s / Purchasing daily activities and objectives as instructed or required.

Description and Expected Outcome / Performance Indicators
The Graduate Trainee's responsibilities will include the following but not limited to:

  • Foreign PO creation/tracking, RFQ management
  • Assists and provides support to Purchasing department
  • Assist in inventory management, supplier Database and tender process
  • Assist in material requisition
  • Assist in PO creation/tracking, RFQ management
  • Assist in researching prices on different materials
  • Assist in general duties as assigned, scanning, mailing, filing and other routine duties
  • Reviewing bids received from suppliers to ensure they meet the company’s standards for quality and price
  • Coordinating with vendors to ensure that orders are delivered on time and within budget
  • Researching new suppliers to find competitive rates for new products or services
  • Following protocol for processing orders and invoices
  • Research, select and purchase quality products and materials.
  • Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing.
  • Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.
  • Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
  • Coordinate with inventory team, management, and stockroom as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experiences

  • Bachelor or Graduate qualification in Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
  • Work experience as a Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Officer or similar role
  • Good understanding of supply chain procedures
  • Hands-on experience with purchasing software.
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
  • Knowledge of market research
  • Solid organizational skills.
  • Confidential handling of data and information
  • Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems, managing files and records, and other office procedures
  • Detail oriented and ability to work under minimal supervision and to show initiative and resourcefulness
  • Ability to work well and cooperatively within a diverse (culturally, ethnically) work community.
  • A good team player who is willing to take on responsibility.

Note: Preference will be given to those resident in Port Harcourt.