Purchasing Administrator Vacancy in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector

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Fosad Consulting Limited - Our client is a key player in the Nigerian oil and energy sector. They now have a requirement for a Purchasing Administrator.

Job Title: Purchasing Administrator
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Description
Summary & Main Purpose of Role

• Primary role to ensure optimum efficiency in the expediting of purchase orders
• Secondary role to assist SCM management and Buyers in the administration of the SCM Department.

Process and System Management

• Knowledge of purchasing processes and order systems
• Responsibility for the updating of computerised reports regarding delivery dates and delivery performance.
• Experience of ERP Systems (PB2000)

Qualifications

• A minimum of OND
• At least 2 years experience in purchasing and expiditing
• Microsoft - Excel (intermediate) & Word
• Computer literate
• Excellent written and communication skills

Qualities:

• Confident
• Influence and persuasion
• Prioritisation
• Timely
• Career orientated

Team

• Work as part of the purchasing team
• Provide feedback and offer ideas and suggestions for improving team performance

Communication

• Produce reports and written correspondence as required
• Ensure feedback loop to line manager outlining general activities of role and ‘how we are doing’
• Prepares and participates in progress meetings and follows up actions accordingly.

Manage Supplier Relationship
Create and manage key supplier relationships in order to influence the progress of purchase orders.

Key Performance Indicators

• Achieving deliveries on time
• To be proactive
• Chase requirements in line with the business needs

Key Tasks & Accountabilities

• To prepare and report on delivery status of all purchase orders and to attend and participate in progress meetings.
• To expedite purchase orders with supply base by telephone and e-mail.
• To attend supplier visits. To liaise with stores with regard to deliveries.
• Provide metrics on Cost, Quality and Delivery and other departmental measures.
• This role will interface with all teams within the business and external suppliers

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Deadline 28th March, 2014

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