Procurement Specialist (Assistant) Vacancy at NERI Nigeria
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NERI Nigeria – An International Development Organization is seeking applications from qualified Nigerian nationals for the following position:
Job Title: Procurement Specialist (Assistant)
The Procurement Specialist (Assistant) reports to the Procurement Director.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Apply procurement and cost-competition principles and bids received for goods and services.
- Ensure appropriate procurement actions and checks and balances for all procurement –related functions
- In coordination with the Procurement Officer and Procurement Director, ensure that all goods and service procurement actions conform to internationally accepted procurement best practices and Nigerian law
- Assist in regular procurement system audits and regularly review and verify market prices for standard items
- Assist Finance staff with the budget reviews and monitoring against expenditures
- In coordination with the Procurement Officer and Procurement Director, procure goods and services for program and operational functions.
- Maintain and ensure compliance to developed procurement systems
- Supply goods and services to project sites in compliance with project requirements
- Ensure up-to-date and complete procurement files for all vendors for both operational and procurement supplies
- Other duties as assigned
- University degree is required.
- Minimum two years’ experience in procurement/logistics including contracts and service agreements
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, sustainable relationships with project staff and vendors is required.
- Prior experience with international organizations or international-funded projects is highly desirable.
- Experience working in a conflict environment is a plus.
- Proven ability to work under pressure
- Fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in the North Eastern part of Nigeria is required.
- Thorough knowledge of internationally accepted procurement best practices
- Proficiency with Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required.
- Strong analytical skills are required.
- Multi-tasking with positive attitude is required.
How to Apply
Applicants for this position MUST submit the following documents before 5th April, 2016:
- A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV) listing all job responsibilities
- A cover letter
PO Box # 20350
ATTN: Human Resources Office
Abuja FCT, Nigeria.
Or to the following e-mail address: nigeria_recruitment@neri-nigeria.com