Procurement and Inventory Analyst at MainOne Cable Nigeria Full Time

Job Title: Procurement and Inventory Analyst

Location: Lagos
Department: Finance
Job Type: Permanent

Responsibilities
The job responsibilities of the Procurement and Inventory Analyst include the following:

• Coordinate the accurate completion of purchase requisitions from user units within the Technical department and other Non-Technical functions
• Receive and review all requisitions for the purchase of technical and non-technical items, ensuring they are properly approved and within budget
• Source, process and coordinate the analysis of valid quotations/ tenders for approved items
• Engage in negotiations with suppliers/vendors (with the approval of the Procurement Manager or Head, Procurement) and coordinate the issuance of purchase orders, after due approvals have been obtained
• Ensure all purchase orders are authorized by management, dispatched to vendors for acknowledgement and file with supporting documents
• Review vendor invoices and ensure they are in line with PO and contract terms
• Manage contracts and agreements effectively according to agreed terms and processing renewals when due
• Co-ordinate and manage cost of sales requirements from the requesting units/departments
• Support the implementation of inventory management policies and procedures, upon due approval by the Head, Procurement and relevant authorities within the organization
• Receive, record, review and oversee proper documentation of all technical stock (technical department items)
• Maintain an updated inventory records management system
• Be abreast of the latest inventory management and material handling tools, technology and procedures
• Ensure appropriate authorization for the release of stocks as well as proper documentation for relocation of items
• Proactively track the movement of inventory items from one location to another
• Update system records of items against physical balances
• Receive all inventory items ordered, match with PO and update the inventory records regularly
• Conduct periodic demand planning to determine needs and requirements for goods and services
• Other duties that may be assigned

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or Science related discipline
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ post-NYSC experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management and/or Finance environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent numeric and analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency in MS office suite
• Good sourcing and negotiation skills
• Integrity and ability to deal with confidential information are essential
• Ability to define and understand technical requirements
• Good working knowledge of data processing and management
• Ability to work and deliver promptly within tight timelines with minimal supervision
• Good working knowledge of ERP system.

Demands of the Job

• Good accounting skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Can work on call during weekends
• Apply best practice bench-marking
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.