Buyer at Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited – Port Harcourt

Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited is recruiting a Buyer in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The role will manage procurement tenders, supplier selection, contracts and commercial negotiations.

Main Functions

• To manage procurement and contracting activities, including tendering, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contract awards, and performance monitoring, ensuring compliance with company policies, cost-saving objectives, and HSE standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage tendering processes, including prequalification, bidder selection, tender evaluation, negotiations, and contract documentation.
• Collaborate with technical teams and suppliers to ensure effective contract planning and performance management.
• Implement category management strategies and identify opportunities for cost savings and procurement efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures, contractual standards, regulatory requirements, and local content policies.
• Monitor contractor performance, manage contractual risks, and support the resolution of disputes and claims.
• Prepare presentations and documentation for Contracts Committee meetings when required.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and update contract portfolio information using SAP, AGORA, e-sourcing tools, and other approved systems.
• Provide procurement support and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement, ethical business practices, and compliance with HSEQ requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage tendering processes, including prequalification, bidder selection, tender evaluation, negotiations, and contract documentation.
• Collaborate with technical teams and suppliers to ensure effective contract planning and performance management.
• Implement category management strategies and identify opportunities for cost savings and procurement efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures, contractual standards, regulatory requirements, and local content policies.
• Monitor contractor performance, manage contractual risks, and support the resolution of disputes and claims.
• Prepare presentations and documentation for Contracts Committee meetings when required.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and update contract portfolio information using SAP, AGORA, e-sourcing tools, and other approved systems.
• Provide procurement support and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement, ethical business practices, and compliance with HSEQ requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, social sciences, supply chain management, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience as a buyer, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Good understanding of commercial, legal, contractual, and insurance matters.
• Reasonable knowledge of SAP and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is an added advantage.
• Fluency in English, with excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and organizational skills.