Team Lead, Local Procurement & Systems at the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc)

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc) was established to distribute quality electric power to its customers, using modern technology and tools. The company desires to build a team of professionals who will manage its operations under global best practices.

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, (AEDC) the electric distribution company for the FCT, Niger, Kogi and Nassarawa States, is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Team Lead, Local Procurement & System

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The role of Team Lead, Local procurement & System is to support the Head Procurement and Expediting.

Main Accountabilities

• Source Strategic suppliers and conduct site inspections.
• Co-ordinate strategic sourcing initiatives, and cost improvement programs.
• Negotiate complex contracts to ensure that commercial conditions offered conform to AEDC requirements, maximize margins and drive the business.
• Interface with legal in drafting and reviewing contracts for complex requirements.
• Process high value orders by following approved purchasing procedures and advise customers on the status as well as queries raised by suppliers.
• Produce accurate weekly and monthly reports on status of all purchase requests within the stipulated time for management action and customer feedback.
• Liaise with other departments in developing specification, standardization and variety reduction programs.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Degree (Commercial) or equivalent.
• Professional Certification: Completed Diploma with institute of Purchasing and supply or relevant and similar certifications.
• At least 8 Cognate years’ experience and proficient with the use of IT system. Extensive knowledge of relevant purchasing rules and regulations.

Application Closing Date
20th June, 2016 at 5: pm GMT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their curriculum vitae and a cover letter and should be emailed to: [email protected]  The subject of your mail should be the position being applied for i.e.: Team Lead, Local Procurement & Systems.

The cover letter should be addressed to:
The MD/CEO,
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Plc,
1 Ziquinchor Street, Off IBB Way
Wuse Zone 4,
Abuja, FCT,
Nigeria
Attention: The Executive Director, Human Resources and Corporate Services.

Note: Only applications sent directly to the above email address and follow the above instructions will be considered.