Senior Procurement Officer

Megawatts Nigeria Limited is hiring a Senior Procurement Officer in Lagos.

• Megawatts Nigeria Limited is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Procurement Officer to oversee and coordinate the day-to-day operations of its Procurement Department.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing procurement activities, sourcing suppliers, negotiating favourable commercial terms, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services, and resolving procurement-related challenges, including shortages and delayed deliveries.
• The ideal candidate must have strong negotiation, vendor management, analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to drive procurement efficiency, cost optimisation and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and coordinate the overall operations of the Procurement Department.
• Prepare, process and manage Purchase Orders (POs).
• Ensure the timely procurement of materials, equipment and services.
• Manage supplier sourcing, tendering and vendor selection processes.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts and service terms with suppliers.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance and procurement risks.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures and applicable regulations.
• Review procurement requests and recommend appropriate sourcing methods.
• Coordinate contract administration and supplier performance monitoring.
• Prepare procurement reports, expenditure summaries and spend analyses.
• Supervise, guide and support procurement team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, systems and controls.
• Represent or act on behalf of the Procurement Manager when required.

Experience: 8 years

• Minimum of B.Sc. or HND in Social Sciences or a related discipline from a recognised institution.
• Minimum of 8 years' relevant procurement experience .
• Professional procurement certifications are a strong requirement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier management, contract negotiation and procurement operations.
• Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Minimum qualification: BA/BSc/HND

How to apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: (see Apply by email) Please use Senior Procurement Officer – Lagos as the email subject.

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