URGENT HIRING | SENIOR PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONALS - OIL & GAS | LAGOS, NIGERIA

Hiring for one of the reputed Oil & Gas Groups.

We are looking for experienced Procurement / Strategic Sourcing professionals with 12 - 20 years of experience for multiple Senior Buyer positions across Operations & Maintenance, MRO, Upstream, Civil, Automotive/HEMM, ICT procurement and Non-Tech (General Items).

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Experience: 12 - 20 Years

Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy / EPC / Infrastructure

Role Type: Fully Sponsored International Assignment

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Subject: Application - Sr. Buyer - O&M | 15 Years | Oil & Gas

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OPEN POSITIONS:

- Sr. Buyer - O&M (Operations & Maintenance): Responsible for procurement of materials, equipment, and services required for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of Oil & Gas facilities, plants, terminals, utilities, and associated infrastructure.

- Sr. Buyer - MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations): Responsible for procurement of MRO materials, consumables, spare parts and maintenance-related requirements for industrial and Oil & Gas operations.

- Sr. Buyer - Upstream: Responsible for procurement related to Oil & Gas upstream operations, including exploration, drilling, production and associated field operations.

- Sr. Buyer - Civil: Responsible for procurement of civil construction materials, manpower, fabrication services, building maintenance and equipment installation-related requirements.

- Sr. Buyer - Automotive / HEMM & Spares: Responsible for procurement of automotive vehicles, Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM), equipment and associated spare parts used in Oil & Gas, construction and industrial operations.

- Sr. ICT Buyer - Information & Communication Technology: Responsible for procurement of IT hardware, software, infrastructure, licenses, networking and technology-related services.

- Sr. Buyer - Non-Tech / General Procurement: Responsible for procurement of non-technical, general, administrative, facility, office and workplace-related materials and services required across corporate offices, project locations, camps, facilities and operational sites.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Manage end-to-end procurement activities across assigned categories, projects, operations and business requirements, from RFQ/RFP through PO/contract award, delivery and closure.

- Develop, evaluate and manage local and international suppliers, OEMs, authorized distributors, contractors and service providers.

- Identify potential suppliers, conduct vendor prequalification, evaluation and development, and maintain an approved supplier/vendor database.

- Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs, obtain competitive quotations and conduct detailed commercial, technical and techno-commercial evaluations.

- Review technical specifications, BOQs, scope of work, datasheets, drawings, standards and other procurement requirements in coordination with relevant technical teams.

- Prepare and analyze commercial comparison statements, including price, delivery, payment terms, warranty, freight, taxes, duties and other applicable commercial conditions.

- Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and contractors covering pricing, discounts, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, service levels and contractual conditions.

- Manage procurement of critical, strategic, long-lead and high-value materials, equipment, spares and services, ensuring timely availability to support operations and projects.

- Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, Operations, Maintenance, Production, Drilling, Fleet, IT, Civil, Facilities, QA/QC, Finance, Stores and other end-user departments to ensure procurement requirements are clearly defined and fulfilled.

- Manage Purchase Orders, contracts, rate contracts, framework agreements, service agreements and other commercial arrangements, ensuring adherence to approved terms and conditions.

- Monitor supplier performance covering quality, delivery, cost, documentation, warranty and contractual compliance, and take corrective action where required.

- Coordinate with suppliers, inspection agencies, logistics teams and internal stakeholders for manufacturing, inspection, expediting, dispatch, shipment and final delivery.

- Manage import/export procurement and international logistics, including applicable Incoterms, shipping documentation, customs requirements and coordination with logistics/clearing teams.

- Support and coordinate Letter of Credit (LC), advance payments, payment milestones and other commercial/payment mechanisms, in coordination with Finance and Banking teams.

- Manage and monitor Bank Guarantees, including PBG, ABG, EMD/Bid Security and other applicable contractual securities, ensuring timely submission, extension and release.

- Review and understand PO and contract terms, including payment terms, delivery conditions, warranty, LD/penalty clauses, retention, insurance, indemnity, termination and other contractual provisions.

- Expedite critical and time-sensitive procurement requirements and proactively address supplier delays, material shortages, commercial issues and delivery risks.

- Develop alternate sources and backup suppliers for critical/OEM items and strategic categories to ensure supply continuity and reduce procurement risk.

- Conduct market analysis, price benchmarking, cost analysis and supplier negotiations to achieve competitive pricing and identify cost-saving opportunities.

- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, standardization, value engineering, supplier consolidation and total cost optimization.

- Manage annual rate contracts, framework agreements and long-term commercial arrangements wherever applicable.

- Monitor contract expiry, renewals, warranties, AMC/SLA periods and service-level requirements and ensure timely renewal or replacement.

- Maintain accurate procurement records, RFQs, quotations, evaluation sheets, negotiation records, POs, contracts, vendor documents and other procurement documentation.

- Ensure procurement activities comply with company procurement policies, delegated authority, applicable statutory/regulatory requirements, project specifications and contractual obligations.

- Support procurement for EPC, CAPEX, O&M, MRO, Upstream, Civil, Automotive/HEMM, ICT and General/Non-Technical requirements, depending on the assigned category.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve technical, commercial, contractual, logistics and supplier-related issues throughout the procurement cycle.

- Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials, equipment and services while maintaining appropriate balance between cost, quality, delivery, risk and business requirements.

DESIRED SKILLS & PROCUREMENT EXPERTISE:

- Incoterms & EXIM Knowledge

- LC Payments Handling

- Bank Guarantees (PBG, ABG, EMD)

- PO & Contract Terms Understanding

- Techno-Commercial Evaluation

- Commercial Negotiation & Cost Analysis

- EPC / CAPEX Procurement Experience

ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS:

- Tax-Free USD Salary

- Premium Accommodation

- Company Transportation

- Medical Insurance

- Indian & International Food

- Excellent Career Growth Opportunities

- Fully Sponsored International Role

- Opportunity to work with a reputed Oil & Gas Group

- International exposure and multicultural work environment