JOB TITLE: BUYER
DEPARTMENT:Finance
LOCATION: Lagos
JOB DESCRIPTION:
•Liaise with user departments in connection with their procurement requirements.
•Source and investigate competent suppliers for inclusion in the approved vendor list.
•Request for quotations, proposals, tenders from and negotiate contracts terms, prices and supplies with vendors.
•Conduct market research as required in connection with availability and price of goods and services required by the company.
•Establish an avenue for partnering with suppliers to create competitive advantage for the company.
•Expedite the procurement process and follow up on supplier purchase order status.
•Participate in tenders’ evaluation.
•Liaise with user departments to compile information necessary for supplier evaluation.
JOB CONDITIONS: Standard working conditions
REPORTING TO: Procurement Supervisor
REQUIRED SKILLS:
•First degree or Higher National Diploma in Business Administration, Accountancy, Purchasing and Supply Management or any other related degree.
•Post graduate degree or a relevant professional qualification would be an added advantage
•Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management.
•Four years’ experience in purchasing/procurement in a structured environment
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Permanent
QUALIFICATION:
First degree or Higher National Diploma in Business Administration, Accountancy, Purchasing and Supply Management or any other related degree.
Post graduate degree or a relevant professional qualification would be an added advantage
Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management
This vacancy expires on 5/25/2012
