Head of Purchasing

Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited (formerly Moody International Nigeria Limited) was established in 1996 as a partnership between Moody International Group and Nigerian investors. Since commencing operations in March 1997 the company continues to grow and exerts its presence in numerous Projects in the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Purchasing (LOS)

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Main Functions

• To lead and manage purchasing operations, ensuring cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services while maintaining compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and HSE procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the purchasing team, providing guidance, training, and performance management for Buyers and Senior Buyers.
• Oversee purchase requisitions, supplier selection, tendering, bid evaluations, purchase order approvals, and delivery follow-up.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations and manage high-value and high-risk purchases to achieve cost savings and value for money.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, contractual terms, audit requirements, and applicable local content regulations.
• Monitor purchase orders, supplier performance, material quality, delivery timelines, and payment issues in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Implement global procurement strategies, manage framework agreements, and identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency.
• Ensure accurate procurement reporting and effective use of SAP/UNISUP, AGORA AVL, e-TRACE, and NIPEX.
• Collaborate with user departments, Contracts and procurement management, suppliers, and other stakeholders to meet operational requirements.
• Enforce H3SE requirements, quality assurance standards, and safe working practices across purchasing activities.
• Prepare periodic purchasing reports, identify process improvements, and ensure timely resolution of procurement challenges.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, social sciences, purchasing and supply, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in purchasing within the international Oil and Gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, industry materials, commercial negotiations, and supplier management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with knowledge of SAP and other procurement systems.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.