About the Role
Givanas Group of Companies, a leading manufacturer and distributor of quality Fast Moving Consumer Goods in Nigeria, is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Procurement and Contracts Officer. In this critical role, you will initially support our upcoming Margarine Manufacturing Plant Project in Ibadan by managing project procurement, equipment sourcing, logistics coordination, and contract administration, with the opportunity to transition into our core operations procurement team.
Key Responsibilities- Develop comprehensive procurement plans fully aligned with project schedules and budgetary constraints.
- Prepare Requests for Quotation (RFQs), coordinate rigorous technical and commercial bid evaluations, negotiate favorable supplier terms, and issue purchase orders and contracts.
- Source specialized process machinery, packaging equipment, utility systems, electrical components, instrumentation, and heavy construction materials.
- Track vendor manufacturing progress, quality inspections, factory acceptance testing, international shipments, and timely delivery schedules.
- Collaborate effectively with freight forwarders, clearing agents, logistics transporters, and cross-functional project teams.
- Monitor vendor compliance with contractual obligations, expertly managing variations, claims, commercial amendments, and official correspondence.
- Maintain detailed procurement trackers and contract registers while supporting final-account settlements and seamless project close-outs.
- Bachelor's degree or HND in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum of 6 years of proven procurement and contracts management experience, ideally within industrial or manufacturing plant projects in Nigeria.
- Demonstrable hands-on experience in procuring complex technical equipment and administering comprehensive industrial contracts.
- Exceptional negotiation, commercial evaluation, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Active professional procurement certification (such as CIPS or equivalent) will be a distinct advantage.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards.
- Opportunity to play a pivotal role in a major industrial expansion project within a reputable manufacturing group.
- Collaborative work environment with genuine prospects for professional growth and career continuity within operations.