Procurement Officer

Tokiye Integrated Medical Services

Job Location:

Uyo - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: din 300000 - 500000

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Procurement and Logistic Officer will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement and logistics function for the construction and equipping of the project. The role requires a professional with strong experience in sourcing vendor management freight forwarding and customs clearance. The Officer will ensure that all goods materials and equipment are sourced cost-effectively cleared efficiently and delivered on time to support uninterrupted project execution. Success in this role will be measured by achieving 95% on-time delivery 5% cost savings through supplier negotiations and freight optimization and 100% compliance with procurement and logistics regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Procurement

Implement procurement plans and processes aligned with project milestones and construction strategies for sourcing construction materials medical equipment and services balancing cost quality and delivery reliability.
Introduce ERP/procurement tools to enhance purchase tracking reporting and vendor performance monitoring.
Ensure procurement practices support cost efficiency transparency and value for money.

Vendor Management and Industry Relationships

Build and manage vendor relationships to secure favorable pricing delivery terms and service quality.
Build and maintain strong relationships with freight forwarders customs agents and logistics providers.
Negotiate contracts and supply agreements ensuring value-driven outcomes.
Continuously evaluate vendor performance (cost quality delivery) and maintain an updated database of approved suppliers and freight agents.

Logistics Freight and Customs Management

Coordinate international and local shipments ensuring timely freight forwarding and customs clearance.
Manage all import/export documentation in compliance with Nigerian regulations.
Liaise with customs clearing agents and logistics providers to prevent delays penalties or demurrage.
Track shipments resolve logistics bottlenecks and ensure safe delivery to the project site.

Operations and Productivity

Work closely with inventory finance and project teams to align supply with demand forecasts.
Monitor stock levels to avoid shortages or excess inventory.
Implement performance metrics such as cost savings supplier lead times delivery accuracy and logistics efficiency.
Conduct market research to anticipate risks such as price fluctuations shipping delays or supply chain disruptions.

Compliance and Reporting

Ensure 100% compliance with procurement policies government regulations and ethical standards.
Prepare procurement and logistics status reports including cost analyses and delivery tracking for management decision-making.
Maintain full documentation of procurement and logistics processes to ensure audit readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Business Administration or related field; if degree is not related a proven track record with 7 10 years of hands-on experience as a Procurement Officer/Logistics professional is required.
Professional certification preferred (CIPS IATA or equivalent).
5 7 years of procurement and logistics experience preferably in construction or large-scale projects.
Proven experience in customs clearance freight forwarding and import/export processes.
Strong negotiation vendor management and contract administration skills.
Proficiency in ERP/procurement systems and logistics tracking tools.
Excellent organizational analytical and communication skills.
High integrity attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.