Michael Stevens Consulting Job Vacancy for a Procurement Manager

Michael Stevens Consulting - We are a long established and well respected multi-disciplinary management and financial consulting firm with offices in several locations across Nigeria. In furtherance of the objective of strengthening our management structure to take advantage of emerging opportunities, it has become imperative identify self managed, and very experienced individuals to meet the responsibilities inherent in the position below: Job Title: Procurement Manager Location: Rivers Job Objective

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

• Development of procurement strategies for preparation and presentation to directors.
• Manage the procurement operations in the Procurement and Logistics Department of the organization.
• Promote safety and awareness among Supply Chain and Vendor staff aimed at zero accident/incident rate.
• Accountable for approval of Bid-Lists and purchase orders up to certain limit of authority.
• Meticulously manage all aspects of procurement from negotiation to delivery.

• Degree in Engineering.
• Experience in Project & Construction Management.
• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management and Procurement (desirable).
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M) and HSE qualification is an added advantage.

• 10 years' experience in Procurement within the Oil and Gas sector.
• Good knowledge of ORACLE ERP System.
• Currently working in a similar role.
• Be ready to reside in Port Harcourt.
• Strategic Procurement skills acquired within the oil and gas sector.
• Have very strong connections and contacts in the Oil and Gas sector.

• Ability to exploit opportunities to gain best value in procurement and supplier management.
• Possess in-depth knowledge and experience of diverse range of markets and commodities in the oil and gas sector.
• Have a high level of commercial acumen.
• A proactive self-starter and achiever.
• Proficient in design, implementation and management of inventory control systems.