Local Procurement Specialist

The position holder will be responsible for strategic procurement activities and order management. S/he will be responsible for overseeing and managing of the programme’s procurement activities and provide guidance on procurement procedures and compliance. Responsibilities

Review planned orders, create requisitions for items to be purchased, and manage approval process
Support the management of all high valued procurements; national/international tenders, to ensure a timely turn-a-round time
Monitor progress of all orders, particularly following up on orders awaiting approvals to avoid any
delay in the system
Ensure that all suppliers rebted information file is complcte, up-ta-date, and renewed annually
Organise regular local market surveys and ensure the Vendor Roster and other supplier information is kept up-to-date and referenced during the procurement process
Maintain costing data to enable budget holders have easy access ro prices for budget formulation;
Improve systems and procedures for procurement as directed by the Procurement Coordinator
Ensure that all comments on delays in procurement, special procuremcnt requirements, or other relevant information are updated daily
Correspond with relevant staff on orders awaiting approvals to avoid any delay in delivery of supplies or completion of services
Ensure payment paperwork attached to procurement files are complete, correct and have the relevant signatures before being submitted to the finance department for payment
Liaise with the finance staff to ensure relevant payment request forms are raised prompcly after delivery of supplies or completion of services

Knowledge, skills & experience

Strong knowledge of the procurement practice in Nigeria
Proven ability to develop staff and provide training on systems and procedures
Committed team player and ability to work within a multicultural team
Strong computer skills in Microsoft packages, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload in a in a dynamic work environment
Previous work experience in the health sector

Minimum Requirement

A degree in Precurement, Logistics or Adminstration or any relevant field of study
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience

Application and CVs with the job tide clearly indicated as the subject of the mail should be sent to procurement@rhizomeng.com Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 19th 2016

Apply via :

procurement@rhizomeng.com