Supply Chain and Procurement Officer

Vouch Nigeria Limited is a Business Consulting, Recruitment and Selection, Outsourcing, Training, Business Development, Project Management and General Contract Company incorporated to carryout service as a consulting firm. We are strategically positioned as one of NIGERIA’s leading indigenous BUSINESS CONSULTING COMPANY. We deliver unparalleled quality and unmatched value to our clients through synergies and seamless integration of our corporate strategy, human resource capital and operational processes ensuring our services consistently meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. By virtue of our core services as consulting, recruitment and selection, outsourcing, training, business development and general contract company.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Supply Chain / Procurement Officer

Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Manage and coordinate end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities, from receiving procurement requirements and RFQs to supplier sourcing, quotation evaluation, negotiation, purchase order placement, and delivery.
• The role will work closely with the Commercial & Procurement Manager, Project, Engineering, Finance, and Logistics teams to ensure materials, equipment, and services are sourced competitively and delivered within required timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement activities from purchase requisition/RFQ through quotation, evaluation, purchase order placement, and delivery.
• Source materials, equipment and services for Oil & Gas, EPC and engineering projects.
• Identify and develop qualified local and international suppliers, OEMs, authorised distributors and specialist vendors.
• Identify alternative sources to improve pricing, availability and delivery timelines.
• Prepare and issue RFQs and actively follow up with suppliers to obtain quotations within required deadlines.
• Evaluate quotations for price, technical compliance, lead time, payment and delivery terms.
• Prepare quotation comparisons, commercial bid analyses and procurement recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times and delivery conditions.
• Verify supplier, OEM and distributor information and quotation compliance with specifications.
• Prepare and process purchase orders in accordance with approved procedures.
• Monitor purchase orders and supplier commitments through to delivery.
• Maintain and develop an up-to-date supplier/vendor database.
• Evaluate supplier capability, reliability, pricing, lead time, and performance.
• Work with Project, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, and Logistics teams to understand requirements and priorities.
• Review technical specifications, descriptions, and BOQs sufficiently to source the correct materials or services.
• Track procurement activities against project schedules and required delivery dates.
• Follow up on outstanding orders and resolve supply or delivery issues.
• Provide regular updates on RFQs, quotations, POs, supplier commitments, and delivery status.
•  Maintain complete procurement records, including RFQs, quotations, bid analyses, approvals, POs, and delivery documentation.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company procedures, client requirements and applicable Oil & Gas industry requirements.
• Prepare procurement reports, cost comparisons and supplier performance reports.
• Provide supplier quotations and procurement information to the Bid/Tender Officer when required for tender submissions.

Requirements
Education:

• Degree / HND in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Purchasing & Supply, Business Administration, Engineering or a related discipline.
• CIPS or other relevant professional certification is an advantage.

Experience:

• 3–5 years’ relevant experience in Oil & Gas procurement, sourcing, supply chain or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in supplier sourcing, RFQ management, quotation evaluation, negotiation and purchase order management.
• Experience sourcing technical materials, equipment and services for Oil & Gas, EPC, engineering, construction or industrial projects.
• Experience sourcing from OEMs, authorised distributors, manufacturers and international suppliers is an advantage.
• Good understanding of technical specifications, equipment/material descriptions and procurement requirements.
• Familiarity with NIPEX, NOGIC JQS and Nigerian Oil & Gas procurement requirements is an advantage.
• Experience using procurement software and ERP systems is an advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong sourcing and supplier research capability.
• RFQ management and follow-up.
• Negotiation and commercial awareness.
• Technical procurement and specification understanding.
• Quotation comparison and analytical skills.
• Supplier relationship management.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple RFQs and tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in appropriate procurement software/ERP systems.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-through.

Salary
N350,000 - N500,000 monthly