Procurement Manager at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) - 6 Openings

The Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization [hereinafter referred to as “Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)”] a local not-for-profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Locations: Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo and Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• S/he will oversee the sourcing of quotes on the submission of approved purchase requests.
• S/he will supervise the procurement selection process
• S/he will supervise justification analysis for selecting particular vendors/consultants.
• S/he will carry out daily procurement activities
• S/he will be in charge of full compliance of procurement activities with WEWE rules, regulations, policies, and strategies
• S/he will be in charge of the preparation of procurement plans and their implementation /monitoring
• S/he will organize procurement meetings
• S/he will conduct RFQs or RFPs and receive quotations, bids, or proposals.
• S/he will be responsible for raising the Purchase Request form for all request
• S/he will ensure that the products and supplies are high quality
• S/he will work with procurement team members to complete duties as needed
• S/he will review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options
• S/he will create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
• S/he will maintain records of vendors' databases and other important data
• S/he will be responsible for the inventory tracking and update
• S/he will perform administrative activities
• S/he will assist staff as when needed in creating clear and understandable purchase requests and other documentation.
• S/he will ensure that all supplies, services, and equipment required are delivered on time
• S/he will supervise sentinel checks for every procurement
• S/he will supervise the contracting of vendors to supply items
• S/he will supervise the payment for supplies and services
• S/he will ensure that all supplies, services, and equipment required are delivered on time
• S/he will oversee updates of vendors' databases and other important data
• S/he will oversee the review and analysis of all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options
• S/he will oversee procurement meeting processes including preparation and receipt of quotations, bids, or proposals.
• S/he will oversee the market survey
• Carry out any other duties or tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Qualification / Requirements

• Graduate with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) Degree in a relevant course such as Purchasing and Logistics, Purchasing and Supply, Business Studies, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Business administration, or any social or management science course.

Required Experience:

• 4-5 years of working experience as a procurement officer or any related field
• Ability to negotiate contracts
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Excellent communication skills
• Accurate attention to detail
• Goal-oriented, organized team player
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels
• Excellent report-writing skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to work long hours when needed.
• Strong analytical and research skills.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified individual should send their comprehensive curriculum and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining their suitability for the job to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable individual is selected. While WEWE thanks all for showing interest, only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.