Graduate Trainee Junior Buyer Recruitment at Bourbon Interoil Nigeria

Bourbon Interoil Nigeria Limited, as leading international player in marine services, offers to the most demanding oil & gas clients worldwide a full line of innovative, safe, high performance and new generation vessels and an expanded offer of offshore oil & gas services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Graduate Trainee Junior Buyer

Reference: 2022-578  
Job Location: Amadi Base, Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type (Offshore / Onshore): Onshore
Contract Type: Permanent Contract

Mission

• To support and assist with Foreign PO’s / Purchasing daily activities and objectives as instructed or required.

Description and Expected Outcome / Performance Indicators
The Graduate Trainee's responsibilities will include the following but not limited to:

• Foreign PO creation/tracking, RFQ management
• Assists and provides support to Purchasing department
• Assist in inventory management, supplier Database and tender process
• Assist in material requisition
• Assist in PO creation/tracking, RFQ management
• Assist in researching prices on different materials
• Assist in general duties as assigned, scanning, mailing, filing and other routine duties
• Reviewing bids received from suppliers to ensure they meet the company’s standards for quality and price
• Coordinating with vendors to ensure that orders are delivered on time and within budget
• Researching new suppliers to find competitive rates for new products or services
• Following protocol for processing orders and invoices
• Research, select and purchase quality products and materials.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing.
• Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.
• Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
• Coordinate with inventory team, management, and stockroom as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor or Graduate qualification in Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• Work experience as a Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Officer or similar role
• Good understanding of supply chain procedures
• Hands-on experience with purchasing software.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Knowledge of market research
• Solid organizational skills.
• Confidential handling of data and information
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems, managing files and records, and other office procedures
• Detail oriented and ability to work under minimal supervision and to show initiative and resourcefulness
• Ability to work well and cooperatively within a diverse (culturally, ethnically) work community.
• A good team player who is willing to take on responsibility.

Note: Preference will be given to those resident in Port Harcourt.