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Job Description / Responsibilities
Liaise with parties responsible for material inspection to ensure prompt inspection of all materials to avoid delays to project execution
Develop a tracker for all essential materials and equipment
Ensure compliance with Nigerian content requirements in the procurement of all materials to be used on projects
Execute local (overseas as required) purchasing such as sourcing and issuing purchase orders
Assist in sourcing suppliers, perform price negotiations, and process supplier invoices
Update project folders with all notes, technical documents, and quotes as appropriate
Use specialized knowledge to determine that the facility has the machinery, components, and supplies needed to efficiently and safely operate.
Review any engineering changes that affect material or supplier, to adjust stocks accordingly.
Choose the appropriate suppliers to purchase from
Do extensive industry research, meet with salespeople, and compare their products and prices.
Negotiate sales agreements to purchase the required products.
Award contracts to the vendors, and continue to administer these contracts throughout the relationship; with the approval
Manage supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness
Periodically review suppliers, and launch improvement programs where required
Think of ways to eliminate waste and variability in the supply chain.
Qualifications / Skills / Other Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing & Supply/Marketing/Business Administration (or equivalent work experience).
Minimum of 5 years experience in the procurement/ Electrical Engineering field
Report writing, purchase orders and creating templates for procurement documents
Strong interpersonal skills
Negotiation skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with personal computers and networking, specifically Microsoft Excel
Ability to analyze bills of material and drawings to understand key requirements
Knowledge and direct experience in negotiating contracts and quotations with Contract Manufacturers and Suppliers
Ability to identify cost reduction opportunities
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