ABOUT THE JOB: 

The Senior Procurement Officer manages and coordinates all aspects of procurement typically for the regional Specific and oversees the day-to-day running of the procurement department, purchasing of goods and services for the organization, managing orders and relations while ensuring the best value sourcing and value for money.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior procurement officer has the following responsibilities;


Identifying the main types of goods and services that will be needed based on the current portfolio of programs and operations; 
Conducting regular market assessments of best sources and prices;
Working with peer agencies and the private sector to identify new potential suppliers;
Maintaining working relationships with local suppliers;
Reviewing all purchase requisitions, verifying price targets, and ensuring that all specifications and requirements are clear and that all authorizations have been obtained;
Ensuring that all requests for quotes clearly present all specifications and requirements;
Receiving and reviewing all bids and preparing quotes summary sheets;
Tracking the status of each procurement request and updating management and requestors through regular procurement status reports;
Organizing bid committees if needed and ensuring they analyse bids in a competitive manner;
Coordinating with other departments to make sure purchase requisitions, supplier quote responses, and purchase orders are complete and clear; and
Providing support and training on procurement management to EYN Projects staff and partners.
Any other function that may arise. 


Qualification and Experience:


HND/ B.Sc. in Marketing, Business Administration/Management, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
Master’s Degree in above fields is an added advantage.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience in procurement and managing procurement processes, preferably in a humanitarian and/or development context.


Knowledge and Skills:


Proven capacity of management, leadership, and teamwork.
Availability and Quality Assurance
Good negotiation skills
Knowledgeable and experienced of implementing procurement processes and driving compliance
Strong knowledge of Donor policies compliance requirements in respect of Procurement and Supply chain
Productivity and Efficiency
The ability to multitask.
Adequate problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills.
Effective communication skills in English and Hausa
Excellent reporting skills
Excellent communication, diplomatic skills, and writing skills
Computer proficiency (word, excel and internet) 
Good analytical skills, at ease with figures and data