Contract & Procurement Manager Job at Librod Energy Services Limited

Librod Energy Services Limited is a full-fledged multi-disciplinary Services Provider of Oilfield Services to the Upstream sector of the Oil and Gas Industry in West Africa.

We are recruiting a qualified and experienced individual to join our team in the position below:

Job Position: Contract & Procurement Manager

Job Location: Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• This role is responsible for procurement planning, costing, negotiation, developing and maintaining innovative organizational policies and practices for the purchase of goods and services.
• This position will work closely with Operations and Senior Management to ensure that procurement strategies are applied consistently in order to find ways to effectively optimize organizational expenses. 

Duties

• Coordinates the activities of the procurement department leading to the award and supply of goods and services as required by business owners across the organization.
• Implement policies and procedures for gathering and reporting key metrics that will reduce overall organizational costs while increasing productivity.
• Develops, maintains and implements an operating manual to deliver the target benefits and financial savings for the organization
• Vendor/contractor sourcing and management. Ensures the accuracy of vendor information in accordance with company policy and best practices.
• Set vendor performance KPIs, conduct vendor evaluations (including financial, technical, and commercial risk analysis), and site audits as needed to meet growing operational effectiveness and business demand.
• Create policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation in the procurement context.
• Track purchases, deliveries, and spending to see if vendors are meeting performance expectations.
• Ensures that Vendors/contractors performance conforms with agreed contractual obligations
• Acts as focal point for audit exercises on all procurement activities
• Liaises with Head Finance & Accounts to ensure all financial obligations to suppliers, vendors and contractors are met on time.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with key suppliers and technical partners to maintain quality standards and obtain best and most competitive price rates
• Provides periodic reports on the unit to the Head, Support Services for submission to the Managing Director
• Leads, motivates and builds capacity of staff in the unit to improve their performance.
• Champion QHSE compliance within Unit.

Qualifications

• A good University Degree in Social Science, Engineering, Science or Law discipline
• Relevant professional qualifications in Procurement & Supply such as: CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years proven experience in supply chain or as a procurement/purchasing lead.
• Preference will be given to candidates with previous work experience in oil and gas, logistics and / or related services in a reputable company.

The ideal candidate profile:

• A positive driver within responsibility and an efficient coordinator in the Matrix team and organization.
• Capability to manage a rapidly changing market environment, new technology, and new challenges, as well as flexible business needs.
• Capability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and the general public.
• The ability to keep confidential business information safe.
• The ability to learn, adapt, and be flexible in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.
• 3 year managerial experience preferred.

Skills / Competencies:

• Relationship Management
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Customer service focus
• Numeracy
• Attention to detail
• Integrity
• Supply Chain Management
• Contract Management
• Product Valuation & Analysis
• Cost analysis and reporting.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@librod.com using the Job position as the subject of the mail.