Procurement Manager at Prime Atlantic Cegelec Nigeria (PACE)

⏲ Mar 6, 2025, 5:31 AM
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Prime Atlantic Limited is a wholly owned Nigerian Company dedicated to effecting development in the Nigerian Oil and gas industry. It was established in 2005 and successfully partnered with Cegelec, France to establish a joint venture company, Prime Atlantic Cegelec Nigeria (PACE) in 2005.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Procurement Manager is responsible for procurement planning, costing, negotiation, warranties, specifications and related supply chain and logistics management functions for several projects within our client: an EPCI company in the Nigerian Oil and Gas sector.
The individual will ensure the cost-effective procurement of supplies, equipment, and services for all company Installations and maintenance contracts.

Responsibilities

Development of procurement strategies for preparation and presentation to directors.
Manage the procurement operations in the SCM department of the organisation
Meticulously manage all aspects of procurement from negotiation to delivery
Promote safety and awareness among Supply Chain and Vendor staff aimed at zero accident/incident rate.
Oversee estimation of Freight costs and call-off freight forwarding services from suppliers, to meet required on-site dates at minimum costs
Ensure the use of SAP BP ERP for Contracting and Procurement transactions
Provide sound advice on specifications and actively take the lead in negotiating high-value contracts
Readily took ownership and confidently handled complex/difficult negotiations that regularly led to notable cost savings
Commands credibility and gains suppliers' respect
Promote procurement influence, while establishing long-lasting working relationships
Play a key role in the leadership of cross-functional procurement team members.
Accountable for approval of bid lists and purchase orders up to a certain limit of authority.
Participate in prequalification of suppliers as necessary and evaluation of commercial bids
Preparation of negotiation strategies and procurement negotiations as appropriate
Ensure awards of Contracts and Purchase Orders comply with Cathodic Protection (CP) procedures, Specifications and local and international HSE standards
Accountable for reviewing and approving suppliers' requests for payment concerning vendors, ensuring all obligations are met before payment.
Ensure all Contract and Purchase Order close-outs are undertaken promptly, including the resolution of claims as and when required

Self-Development:

Continuously and actively engage in learning and development activities to improve competence in functional areas.
Internal customer satisfaction
Customer satisfaction level: Line manager’s appraisal of performance
Compliance with the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
Staying abreast of Procurement trends and best practices.
Key Performance Indicators/Performance Goals:

QHSE Responsibilities:

Demonstrate a personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety, and the Environment through safety leadership
Apply PACE, and where appropriate Client’s Company’s, Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Policy, and Safety Management Systems.
The employee is responsible for their own Health and Safety and the Health and Safety of others affected by their acts or omissions.
The employee has the duty to cooperate with the employer and others to enable them to fulfil their legal obligations
Adhere to Company Quality procedures and policies in accordance with the quality assurance system.
At least 70% participation in site HSE meetings
Actively promote a positive safety culture.
Adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies in accordance with safety management systems including:
Active participation in workshop safety & toolbox meetings.
Active participation and contribution to workshop
specific safety initiatives.
Report all hazards and unsafe acts
Ensure third-party compliance