Procurement Officer at an Undisclosed Oil & Gas Company via Ellasot Consulting – Port Harcourt

An engineering, procurement and support business is recruiting a Procurement Officer in Port Harcourt through Ellasot Consulting. The role focuses on sourcing technically compliant industrial equipment and materials, negotiating competitive terms and coordinating reliable delivery to clients.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, assess and manage local and international suppliers, manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers.
• Source industrial equipment, engineering components, spare parts and other materials against approved technical and project requirements.
• Prepare purchase requisitions, RFQs and purchase orders; compare commercial quotations, technical specifications, delivery times and warranties.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules and contractual conditions without compromising quality.
• Coordinate procurement, shipment documentation, logistics, inspections and final receipt of orders.
• Work with engineering personnel to verify specifications, approved products and supplier suitability.
• Maintain procurement records, vendor information, cost-savings indicators and purchase-order progress reports.
• Use industry procurement platforms, including NIPEX, and apply Incoterms correctly to international purchases.
• Resolve order discrepancies and follow purchasing rules, regulatory requirements and internal controls.

Qualifications and requirements

• HND or bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Purchasing and Supply, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
• Two to five years’ procurement, sourcing, purchasing or supply chain experience.
• Knowledge of supplier assessment, quotation comparisons, RFQs, purchase orders, shipping documents, vendor portals and delivery processes.
• Commercial negotiation, accurate documentation, Microsoft Excel and supplier relationship skills.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment, oil and gas purchasing, NIPEX, ERP systems or international sourcing is an advantage.
• Ability to handle competing orders and deadlines independently; professional procurement certification or CIPS affiliation is an advantage.

Salary

₦150,000–₦180,000 per month.