Become a Technical Buyer at Vantegral Consulting – Apply Now

Job Title: Technical Buyer

Location: Abuja

Become a Technical Buyer

Job Description

• Our client is looking to hire a technically skilled candidate with excellent attention to detail for the position of Technical Buyer.
• Buyers are typically in charge of planning, selecting and purchasing for organizations. This position requires extensive research and the ability to negotiate contracts with suppliers, manage an inventory, evaluate quality goods, and stick within a budget.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Keeping vendor/subcontractor documentation updated.
• Maintain the Project Procurement Plan up to date.
• Issue ITT to approved Bidders based on requisitions “Approved for Inquiry”.
• Perform commercial and contractual analysis, schedule evaluation of bids and incorporate technical evaluation from Engineering, QA/QC & HSE.
• Finalize the bid summary and make recommendations for review by direct supervisor before sending to PMT for review and approval.
• Ensure and is responsible for the delivery in time, cost and quality of the material, services and documents of Award assigned to him/her
• Check Suppliers Invoices and the final account; obtain the corresponding close out certificate from Suppliers if required.
• Recording ALL procurement related activities and communication.
• Filing and archiving of procurement documents.
• Maintenance of database of procurement statistics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Engineering, Business Administration or Social Sciences.
• Minimum of 9 years experience in purchasing, of which at least 4 years in Oil & Gas Construction Industry or equivalent industry.
• Business sense.
• Good knowledge of relevant suppliers and vendors documentation
• Good knowledge of the English language both written and spoken.
• Active membership of any Professional Association will be added advantage (COREN, ICAN, MCIPS, etc.)