PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER

Department

Business Development

Reports to

Business Development Manager

Location

Port-Harcourt

Industry

Oil & Gas Services

Role Summary

Manage and support complex procurement activities for goods and services required by Oil and Gas Operations, ensuring competitive sourcing, commercial value, procedural compliance, timely delivery, and effective supplier performance.

Core Competencies

·        Strategic sourcing.

·        Tendering and bid evaluation.

·        Commercial negotiation.

·        Oil and gas procurement.

·        Supplier management.

·        Procurement governance.

·        Nigerian content awareness.

·        Cost analysis and reporting.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

·        Procurement cycle time.

·        Cost savings and value delivered.

·        Compliance with procurement procedures.

·        On-time delivery performance.

·        Supplier performance.

·        Quality and completeness of procurement documentation.

·        Closure of procurement audit findings.

Key Responsibilities

·        Develop and execute procurement plans and sourcing strategies for assigned goods, services, and operational requirements.

·        Prepare requests for quotation/proposal, tender documents, and commercial bid packages in accordance with approved procedures.

·        Coordinate bid processes, commercial evaluations, clarifications, negotiations, and recommendations for award.

·        Ensure procurement activities comply with delegated authorities, governance requirements, Nigerian content obligations, and applicable regulations.

·        Conduct market analysis, supplier sourcing, prequalification, and commercial benchmarking.

·        Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, warranties, payment terms, and other commercial conditions to achieve value for money.

·        Prepare purchase orders and procurement documentation and maintain complete, auditable procurement files.

·        Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, expediting requirements, and resolution of commercial issues.

·        Work closely with technical users, finance, legal, logistics, and other stakeholders to ensure timely procurement delivery.

·        Prepare procurement reports, savings analysis, sourcing status updates, and supplier-performance information.

Qualification & Experience

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.

·        Minimum 10-15 years of relevant procurement/contracting experience, with substantial exposure to upstream oil and gas procurement.

·        Relevant professional certification such as CIPS or equivalent supply-chain /procurement qualification is strongly preferred.

Application Method

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter to the address below, quoting the job title in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted:

Application Email

careers@ken-next.com

Closing Date

To be confirmed

Contact/Enquires

Ken-Next Ventures Nig Ltd, 37 Okwuruola Street, behind Charlie’s Total Fitness Center, Port-Harcourt. 07074532128

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