Senior Procurement Officer

Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer Location: Benin City, Edo State Our client is a premier infrastructure management firm dedicated to the modernization, maintenance, and safe operation of the critical arterial route connecting the Midwest to the Eastern gateway of Nigeria. As a vital link in the Trans-African Highway network, they play a pivotal role in facilitating regional trade, enhancing commuter safety, and driving economic growth across the Niger Delta and Southeast regions. The company is seeking to hire a Senior Procurement Officer who will lead and manage all procurement activities for a large-scale infrastructure corridor project in compliance with Nigerian public-sector procurement laws and international best practices. In this role, you will ensure transparent, competitive, and value-for-money procurement of civil engineering materials, mechanical and electrical components, construction equipment, and specialized subcontract services. The ideal candidate will ensure full compliance with company procurement guidelines, industry best practices, audit requirements, and project governance frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Ensure all procurement activities comply with approved project procurement plans. Prepare documentation for procurement planning approvals. Maintain complete audit trails and documentation for internal and external review. Ensure adherence to transparency, fairness, and competitive bidding principles. Develop a comprehensive Project Procurement Plan (PPP) aligned with the project execution schedule, Engineering Bill of Quantities (BOQ), and cash flow forecasts. Categorize procurement packages into major civil works, Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) packages, electrical installations, ancillary works (signage, drainage, street lighting). Conduct market analysis for construction materials within Nigeria. Coordinate Expression of Interest (EOI), Pre-qualification processes, Invitation to Tender (ITT), Request for Proposals (RFP) Lead technical and commercial bid evaluations. Prepare Bid Evaluation Reports (BER). Ensure objective scoring is aligned with approved criteria. Participate in contract negotiation and final award recommendation. Manage, supply contracts, framework agreements, EPC subcontracts, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Monitor contractor performance against delivery timelines, quality standards, milestone completion, and liquidated damages clauses. Manage variation orders in collaboration with engineering and quantity surveying teams. Identify and manage risks such as price volatility (cement, steel, diesel), FX exposure on imported equipment, port congestion and customs delays, security risks along corridor, and supplier insolvency. Develop mitigation plans including multi-sourcing strategies, price adjustment clauses, performance bonds and advance payment guarantees, insurance coverage for materials in transit. Establish site-level material receiving procedures including, Goods Received Notes (GRN), material inspection reports, inventory tracking systems. Implement controls to prevent pilferage, material diversion, over-issuance to contractors Coordinate periodic physical stock counts. Coordinate pre-dispatch inspection. Collaborate with QA/QC team to validate material test certificates Ensure compliance with engineering standards Manage rejection and replacement procedures for non-conforming materials. Align procurement commitments with approved project budgets. Monitor contract sums against funding releases. Provide procurement cash flow forecasts. Support finance with accruals and supplier reconciliation. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing & Supply. MBA or Master’s in Supply Chain/Public Procurement is an Advantage. Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Management of Nigeria (CIPSMN) 10 - 15 years total procurement experience. Large-scale infrastructure or civil engineering projects Road or corridor development projects Proven experience managing high-value procurement portfolios. Demonstrated experience preparing compliant procurement documentation. Deep knowledge of public-sector procurement Engineering materials knowledge Contract law understanding Cost bench-marking and price analysis ERP procurement systems Risk assessment frameworks Knowledge of Nigerian construction market dynamics High ethical integrity Strong negotiation skills Detail orientation Crisis management capability Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Compliance rate with procurement guidelines Audit observations (minimal/non-material) Cost savings achieved On-time material availability for project milestones Procurement cycle efficiency Supplier performance ratings Reduction in procurement-related disputes Benefits NGN1,500,000 Monthly Net