Purchasing Administrator Vacancy in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector

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.

• 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)

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

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

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

• 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.

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

• 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