Procurement Supply Officer/Lead

Job Overview

A confidential employer is recruiting a Procurement Supply Officer/Lead for a full-time position in Lagos, Nigeria.

The successful candidate will manage the procurement and supply of materials, equipment and services required for oil and gas operations. The role focuses on sourcing suitable suppliers, evaluating quotations, negotiating prices, managing purchase orders and ensuring that required materials and services are delivered on time.

The position also involves monitoring procurement costs, maintaining supplier records, resolving delivery or quality problems and ensuring compliance with company policies, health and safety standards and applicable oil and gas regulations.

Applicants must possess a B.Sc. or HND in a relevant discipline and have between five and seven years of procurement or supply-chain experience within the oil and gas industry.

Job Details

Purpose of the Role

The Procurement Supply Officer/Lead will coordinate the acquisition of materials, equipment and services required by the organisation’s operational and project teams.

The role is responsible for balancing quality, cost, delivery timelines and regulatory compliance throughout the procurement process. This includes planning requirements, identifying suitable suppliers, evaluating bids, issuing and monitoring purchase orders and maintaining complete procurement records.

The successful candidate will work with Operations, Finance, Logistics and Project teams to ensure that procurement activities remain aligned with operational priorities.

Procurement Planning

The successful candidate will:

• Develop procurement plans based on operational requirements.
• Review the procurement needs of individual projects.
• Coordinate purchasing priorities with relevant internal teams.
• Monitor material and service requirements.
• Plan procurement activities according to operational timelines.
• Help ensure that the organisation has access to required materials and services.
• Update procurement plans when operational requirements change.

Supplier Sourcing and Evaluation

Responsibilities will include:

• Sourcing local and international suppliers.
• Identifying vendors capable of meeting technical and commercial requirements.
• Evaluating supplier capabilities.
• Maintaining an updated database of approved suppliers and vendors.
• Preparing Requests for Quotations.
• Receiving and evaluating supplier quotations.
• Comparing pricing, quality, delivery terms and other relevant conditions.
• Recommending suitable suppliers through the approved procurement process.
• Monitoring supplier performance after selection.

Commercial Negotiation and Cost Control

The Procurement Supply Officer/Lead will:

• Negotiate prices and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Review supplier quotations for cost, completeness and suitability.
• Identify opportunities for legitimate procurement savings.
• Monitor procurement expenditure.
• Support cost-control initiatives.
• Provide procurement information required for internal commercial decisions.
• Ensure that cost savings do not compromise approved quality or compliance requirements.

The source does not state that the successful candidate will have independent authority to approve budgets or supplier awards. Those responsibilities should not be added unless confirmed by the employer.

Purchase Orders and Delivery Management

The position involves:

• Preparing or managing purchase orders.
• Confirming that purchase orders reflect approved requirements.
• Monitoring delivery schedules.
• Following up with suppliers regarding outstanding orders.
• Coordinating with Logistics and operational teams regarding incoming materials.
• Monitoring supplier performance against agreed requirements.
• Resolving delivery delays and discrepancies.
• Addressing quality concerns through the appropriate processes.
• Maintaining relevant purchase-order and delivery documentation.

Materials and Inventory Coordination

The successful candidate will help coordinate:

• Availability of required materials.
• Inventory levels.
• Project and operational supply requirements.
• Communication between Procurement, Logistics and Operations.
• Timely delivery of materials to the appropriate teams or locations.
• Identification of potential supply shortages or delays.

The position supports inventory and supply coordination, but the source does not describe it as a warehouse-management role. Warehouse duties should therefore not be added unless separately confirmed.

Procurement Documentation and Reporting

The Procurement Supply Officer/Lead will:

• Maintain accurate procurement records.
• Keep supplier and vendor information current.
• Maintain contracts, purchase orders and supporting documents.
• Prepare procurement reports.
• Retain documentation supporting supplier selection and procurement transactions.
• Provide records required during audits.
• Help ensure that procurement decisions can be traced through the appropriate documentation.
• Record and follow up on supplier-performance concerns.

Compliance, HSE and Audit Support

Procurement activities must comply with:

• Company procurement policies.
• Approved internal procedures.
• Health, safety and environmental standards.
• Applicable oil and gas requirements.
• Relevant regulatory obligations.
• Audit and documentation requirements.

The successful candidate will support internal or external audits by providing complete and accurate procurement documentation.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must possess a B.Sc. or HND in one of the following disciplines:

• Supply Chain Management.
• Procurement.
• Business Administration.
• Engineering.
• A related field.

Required Experience and Knowledge

Applicants must have:

• Between five and seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Procurement or supply-chain experience within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of oil and gas procurement processes.
• Vendor-management experience.
• Experience using an ERP or procurement system.
• Experience preparing and evaluating quotations.
• Negotiation and cost-control capability.
• Procurement documentation and reporting skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Experience with an ERP or procurement system is a required qualification, not merely an advantage.

Preferred Professional Certification

A professional certification such as the following is an advantage:

• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply certification.
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria certification.
• An equivalent procurement or supply-chain certification.

The certification is preferred but not mandatory according to the supplied vacancy.

Core Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate capability in:

• Strategic procurement.
• Supplier and vendor management.
• Commercial negotiation.
• Procurement cost control.
• Inventory and supply-chain management.
• Contract and purchase-order management.
• Analytical problem-solving.
• ERP and procurement systems.
• Communication and stakeholder management.
• HSE and regulatory compliance.

Who May Be Well Suited to This Position?

This role may suit an experienced procurement professional who has worked within an oil and gas environment and understands the importance of quality, timely delivery, cost control and regulatory compliance.

A suitable candidate should be comfortable evaluating suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, managing purchase orders and coordinating with several internal departments. They should also be able to identify and resolve supplier delays, quality concerns and documentation discrepancies.

What to Highlight in Your Application

Applicants should clearly show the following information in their CV:

• Their B.Sc. or HND qualification and field of study.
• Professional certification, where applicable.
• Dates and duration of relevant employment.
• Evidence of five to seven years of procurement or supply-chain experience.
• Oil and gas organisations or projects supported.
• Local and international suppliers managed.
• Requests for Quotations prepared.
• Supplier quotations evaluated.
• Commercial negotiations conducted.
• Purchase orders managed.
• ERP or procurement systems used.
• Cost-saving initiatives supported.
• Delivery or quality problems resolved.
• Procurement audits supported.
• HSE or regulatory requirements followed.
• Measurable improvements in procurement cost, delivery or supplier performance.

Candidates should not disclose confidential pricing, supplier or contract information belonging to previous employers.

Remuneration and Recruitment Process

The vacancy describes the remuneration package as competitive and mentions additional benefits. It does not provide a salary range or explain the individual benefits.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the closing date. Successful candidates will be required to complete additional assessments. The source does not specify the format or number of those assessments.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should use the Apply for Job button to access the authorised SmartRecruiters application page.

Applications must be submitted by October 31, 2026. Because interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, qualified candidates should consider applying before the final day.

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