Job Purpose
The Procurement Officer is responsible for managing the
end-to-end process of acquiring goods, works, and services required for
property development, construction, and facility operations. The role ensures
that procurement activities are conducted efficiently, ethically, and
cost-effectively, while maintaining compliance with company policies,
regulatory requirements, and project timelines.
The position plays a key role in supporting project
execution through effective sourcing, contract management, vendor performance
evaluation, and risk mitigation—thereby ensuring value for money and continuous
supply chain reliability.
Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement Planning & Needs Assessment
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, and Quantity
Surveyors to identify and forecast material, equipment, and service
requirements for construction projects.
- Develop and maintain annual and project-based procurement
plans aligned with budgets and schedules.
- Prepare and process purchase requisitions, requests for
quotation (RFQs), and purchase orders (POs).
- Ensure procurement aligns with approved budgets and internal
control procedures.
2. Vendor Sourcing &
Management
- Identify, prequalify, and maintain a database of reliable
vendors (suppliers, contractors, and service providers).
- Conduct market intelligence on pricing, material
availability, logistics trends, and supply risks.
- Negotiate favorable
terms, pricing, warranties, and delivery conditions with vendors.
- Monitor and evaluate supplier performance using established
KPIs (quality, delivery, compliance, responsiveness).
- Ensure vendor compliance with statutory and regulatory
requirements (CAC, Tax Clearance, PENCOM, ITF, NSITF, HSE, etc.).
3. Tendering & Evaluation
(Procurement Documentation and Reporting)
- Maintain accurate records of all procurement activities,
including contracts, delivery notes, invoices, and purchase records.
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery of goods and
services to requesting units.
- Prepare and submit periodic procurement reports and
inventory updates to the Procurement Manager.
- Coordinate and manage the Request for Proposal (RFP),
Invitation to Tender (ITT), and bidding processes.
- Prepare tender documents, evaluation criteria, and ensure
transparency in selection.
- Conduct bid openings, perform technical and financial
evaluations, and prepare recommendation reports for management approval.
4. Contract Administration & Procurement Execution
- Draft, review, and track supplier and contractor agreements
in liaison with the Legal and Finance teams.
- Raise and manage Local Purchase Orders (LPOs) and ensure
necessary approvals are obtained.
- Monitor contract performance, delivery schedules, and
compliance with terms and conditions.
- Resolve issues relating to late deliveries, shortages, or
product non-conformities.
Logistics & Delivery
Coordination
- Coordinate the transportation, shipping, and delivery of
construction materials and equipment to project sites and ensure the smooth
handover of goods.
- Provide procurement support for both office operations and
project execution as required.
- Liaise with logistics partners, freight forwarders, and
clearing agents for imported goods.
- Maintain delivery documentation (Delivery Notes, Goods
Received Notes, Vendor Invoices).
- Ensure proper storage, inspection, and distribution of
materials at receiving points.
6. Quality Assurance &
Compliance
- Work with Quality
Assurance and Site Teams to verify material specifications and compliance with
technical standards.
- Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, ethical
standards, and environmental sustainability practices.
- Support internal and external procurement audits with
complete documentation and records.
7. Cost Control & Reporting
- Ensure all procurement activities achieve value for money
and remain within approved budgets.
- Track procurement performance metrics such as lead time,
supplier scorecards, and order fulfillment rate.
- Prepare and submit regular procurement reports, market
analyses, and spend summaries to management.
- Support finance in invoice verification and prompt vendor
payment processing.
8. Risk Management &
Stakeholder Coordination
- Identify, assess, and mitigate procurement-related risks
such as price volatility, delivery delays, or vendor defaults.
- Maintain strong communication and collaboration with
internal stakeholders (Project, Finance, Legal, Operations).
- Support dispute resolution, contract enforcement, and
termination processes when necessary.
- Uphold confidentiality and integrity in all procurement
transactions.
Any other assigned Task
Knowledge & Competencies
- In-depth understanding of procurement regulations, contract
management, and supply chain principles.
- Knowledge of real estate and construction procurement
processes, including due diligence and tendering.
- Familiarity with Nigerian public and private sector
procurement laws and regulatory agencies.
- Proficiency in procurement or ERP software (SAP Ariba,
Tradogram, Procurify, or similar).
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and reporting skills.
- High ethical standards and commitment to transparency and
accountability.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement Management, Quantity
Surveying, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
- Master’s Degree in Procurement/logistics related field is an
added advantage.
- Professional certification is an advantage (e.g., CIPS, NIM,
NIQS, PMP).
- Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in procurement
or supply chain management, preferably in a real estate or construction
environment.
- Demonstrated experience in vendor management, tender
evaluation, and contract administration.
Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Procurement turnaround time (from requisition to delivery).
- Cost savings achieved versus budget.
- Supplier performance and delivery reliability.
- Level of compliance with procurement policies and audit
outcomes.
- Stakeholder satisfaction with procurement support.
Core Attributes
- Integrity and discretion.
- Attention to detail.
- Proactive problem-solving approach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple
priorities.