Purchase Assistant at Paras Energy & Natural Resources Development Limited

Paras Energy was incorporated in the year 2002. We are a diversified and internationally recognized energy company that provides stable and reliable power to all customers by generation and distribution of power while maintaining stringent adherence to OEM guidelines of operation and maintenance. Apart from power generation and distribution, we can also provide EPC and maintenance services for substations, transmission line and pressure reducing & measuring stations. At Paras Energy, we believe that electricity should be accessible and affordable to all. Over the years, we have gathered a diverse clientele all over Nigeria and we continue to grow our portfolio through the provision of reliable services. On 8th April 2016, Paras Energy became the 27th Company to supply power to National Grid in Nigeria and the first privately owned company to supply power under a bilateral agreement to their customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Purchase Assistant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Responsible to verify all goods arrived as per agreed purchase, delivery note, and agreed quantity have been received.
• Keep records of items shipped, received, or transferred to another location
• Prepare LPOs promptly to the vendor along with the delivery schedule
• Always confirm the specific required material before purchase
• Support the Purchase Manager in developing a robust procurement and vendor management system to support the strategic objectives of the Organization.
• Device and deploy useful sourcing strategies for the Organization.
• Evaluate suppliers, conduct interviews with vendors, negotiate supplier agreements, and manage supplier and vendor contracts
• Monitor company purchases, deliveries, and spends to determine if goods are defective or not meeting performance demands.
• Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve procurement activities.
• Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls, and processes.
• Conducting product research and sourcing new suppliers and vendors
• Sourcing materials, goods, products, and services and negotiating the best or most cost-effective contracts and deals.
• Manage all operations of the store
• Check inventory records for accuracy.
• Find, sort, or move goods between different parts of the business
• Conduct an inventory audit to determine inventory levels and needs.
• Complete requisition forms for inventory and supplies.
• Work closely with Procurement to order and receive items and equipment

Requirements

• HND or B.Sc in Business Administration or any related field.
• 2 - 3 years of experience.
• Must be organized and punctual.
• Must be conversant with Microsoft Dynamic NAV ERP
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Well-presented and professional.
• Prior experience in retail, preferably in a management position, would be advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@Parasenergy.com and copy elizabeth.adeniyi@Parasenergy.com using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the email.