Technical Procurement Officer Job at Egbin Power Plc

Egbin Power Plc. Lagos is one of the biggest additions to the electricity industry in Nigeria. Often seen as the biggest single generating power station in Sub-Saharan Africa, it was built to meet the every rising demand for electricity in Lagos and its environs.

Following the nation’s privatization exercise, Sahara, through its power division, Sahara Power Group and sundry affiliations, acquired the 1320 MW installed capacity Egbin Power Plant. We are working towards deploying a minimum of 5,000 MW of electricity generation over the next five years.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Technical Procurement Officer


Job Identification: 307
Job Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: Non-Technical

Job Summary

  • Efficient planning, sourcing, and procurement of essential tools, spare parts, and equipment.
  • Managing logistics to support various business units within the plant.
  • Emphasis on leveraging technology and data-driven approaches.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases.
  • Develop and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers.
  • Issue requests for quotations for all major equipment and services supplies.
  • Prepare technical and financial comparison sheets for different tenders for major or expensive equipment.
  • Follow up on all client instructions and agreements regarding prices and delivery conditions for purchased materials.
  • Inspect all incoming goods upon arrival for compliance.
  • Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers and their price options.
  • Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts.
  • Ensure purchased goods and supplies are of high quality.
  • Check and approve all incoming invoices for equipment and services.
  • Develop and maintain an up-to-date library of suppliers and products and services catalogues.
  • Ensure the availability of the right quality and quantity of materials required in the plant.
  • Optimize procurement lead time and cost of materials procured within guidelines.
  • Monitor vendors to ensure timely contractual obligations.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to prevent stockouts of non-mechanical and mechanical materials.
  • Implement data protection policies and practices of Egbin Power Plc.
  • Ensure compliance with NDPR, other data protection laws, and policies.
  • Undertake Data Protection Impact Assessment to mitigate risks during data processing operations.
  • Ensure awareness, understanding, and application of the QHSE policy and departmental objectives.
  • Ensure awareness of the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 & 45001:2018).
  • Understand and identify hazards, risks, environmental aspects, and impacts related to the role.

Educational Qualification and Work Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical Maintenance, Instrumentation and Control Engineering) or any other relevant degree.
  • 2–3 years of experience as an Engineer, Technical Procurement Officer, or related role.
  • Knowledge of supply chain or a relevant field is an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Experience in leveraging digital and data analytics tools like Power BI and Excel to drive efficiencies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
  • Accurate and precise attention to detail.