Procurement Specialist (Assistant) Vacancy at NERI Nigeria

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