Job Summary

• Responsible for leading all tactical and strategic activity with contract tendering for technical services, materials and supplies including CapEx. 
• Provide effective management for delivering an effective and efficient procurement service to the business. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the actual procurement processes for the Company’s needs all year round and in active real-time liaison with respective user departments to ensure conformance with the above-stated Company policy objectives.
• Challenge demand and critically review requisitions, technical specifications and scope.
• Lead negotiations to secure the best commercial terms under the technical specifications and requirements to ensure the best value.
• Present sourcing strategies and award recommendations to the senior management.
• Develop and execute action plans to optimize re-order levels in coordination with technical departments and stores.
• Market screening, audit & selection for new and potential suppliers and contractors.
• Analyze supplier risk and implement mitigation measures.
• Develop, implement and execute contract (renewal) strategies.
• Lead the contractor qualification process and coordinated HSE evaluation.
• Negotiate and administer frame agreements and contracts.
• Procurement lead of Capex projects in cooperation with different project teams and stakeholders within and outside Egbin Power Plc.
• Evaluate and monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine the need for changes.
• Resolve complaints and determine corrective actions in case of defective materials or unacceptable performance.
• Ensure in-depth knowledge of the global, regional and local outline agreements.
• Contract negotiation and legal implementation of high-level contracts.
• Contribute to developing, implementing and reviewing corporate strategies, annual technical project plans, policies and procedures.
• To develop and maintain positive relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
• To ensure effective management of employees and resources promoting team building and collaborative working to deliver the corporate plan.
• To provide succinct and compelling reports to required deadlines for the key stakeholders as required.
• Implement data protection policies and practices of Egbin Power Plc.
• Ensure compliance with the NDPR and other data protection laws, and data protection policies. 
• Undertake Data Protection Impact Assessment as applicable to curb the risk during data processing operations.
• Ensure awareness, understanding and application of QHSE policy and application of departmental objectives.
• Ensure awareness of the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 &45001:2018) and the implications of not conforming with the requirements.
• Understand and identify hazards, risks, environmental aspects and Impacts as it is related to their jobs.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, Business Administration, Transportation, or Engineering or its equivalent.
• 7 – 11 years of progressively responsible technical, engineering, construction management, or heavy industry procurement experience.
• Postgraduate qualification/or relevant qualification is desirable; membership in a recognized Chartered organization relevant to the post is also desirable.
• Project Management (e.g. Prince2) qualification will be an added advantage.
• Professional experience in a similar position as Procurement Lead or Lead Buyer for technical procurement.
• Experience in an international industry environment, Energy or Utilities industry is preferred.
• Prior leadership role in contract management, RFQ bid process, contract law and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) preferred.
• Proven experience in procurement in large organizations.
• Experience in a variety of sourcing arrangements.
• Experience with working with Power Plants or/and managing Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) is highly desirable.

Skills and Competencies:

• Appreciation of strategies and key concepts in procurement and inventory management.
• Working knowledge of public procurement laws and regulations.
• Ability to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systemic impact of various policies, issues and solutions.
• Knowledge of contract laws, material accounting systems and insurance and risk management.
• Knowledge of Integrated Materials Management System.
• Knowledge of company policies, procedures and guidelines for procurement.
• Knowledge of store management and inventory management.
• Knowledge of regulatory laws, import, duties, and policies.
• Knowledge of national and international sourcing markets.
• Knowledge of the application of IT systems in materials management.
• Networking and relationship management skills.
• Ability to meet targets and deadlines.
• Deep understanding of negotiation strategies, risk management, and value chain of various raw materials preferred.
• Knowledge of preparing tenders & relevant procurement regulations.
• Mature personality, capable of making and sustaining good working relationships.
• Commitment to further training/continuous learning and development.

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