Procurement Officer Job at Ultimus Holdings

Ultimus Holdings is a global investment company with the sole purpose of contributing to the sustainable development of African economies. Our investing deployment is broad-based and long-term. We specifically invest is sectors that demonstrates growth; leveraging our sector expertise in ensuring we become market leaders in all operational portfolios.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Officer

Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification
• Negotiate the best deal for pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers
• Meet subcontractors and suppliers on-site where necessary
• Establish new relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of work
• Ensure awareness and company compliance to all building codes and local construction guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining company quality control program
• Ensure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviations
• Research new materials for design and cost savings
• Ensure that all subcontractors and suppliers provide insurance policies for products delivered
• Maintain a mutual beneficial relationship with suppliers and distributors to ensure adequate suppliers at all times for the company and to continually improve pricing and quality of work
• Leverage technology, safety measures, and information sharing to increase productivity and profitability
• Handle change order requests and forecast upcoming demand
• Manage materials/equipment inventory
• Maintain and build trusted relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders
• Positively represent the company at all times through a success-oriented and professional demeanor
• Work with team members to complete duties as needed.

Qualifications

• At least a Second-Class Upper Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying (Q.S.)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor/ Procurement Officer in the Construction industry
• Must be Certified by the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS)
• Proficient in standard industry software.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@ultimusconstruction.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.