Procurement Officer at COCIN Community Development Programmes Molai IN BORNO
COCIN Community Development Program Molai alongside Christoffel Blindenmission (CBM) Country Office Nigeria entered into a funding arrangement with the CBM Germany
Experience2 years
Location Borno
Duration: 3 Months
Job summary
The Procurement Officer shall manage our organisational procurement process and supply chain activities. The Procurement Officer will be responsible for sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services. This role requires strong negotiation skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
Job responsibilities:
Programming
- Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery
- Prepare purchase orders and negotiate contracts.
- Ensure procurement activities align with budgetary constraints and company policies.
- Monitor stock levels and reorder supplies as needed.
- Collaborate with warehouse staff to ensure adequate inventory control.
- Conduct market research to identify trends, pricing, and supplier options.
- Evaluate market conditions to ensure competitive purchasing.
Program administration
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier performance.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
- Monitor spending and ensure procurement efficiency.
- Work with various departments to understand their supply needs.
- Facilitate communication between stakeholders and suppliers.
- Assess and mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions.
- Develop contingency plans for critical procurement issues.
Education and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Procurement, Logistics, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
- Experience working with procurement software and systems.
Personnel skills:
- Strong knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and regulations.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement software.
Method of Application
Those who meet the above criteria in the job descriptions are invited to submit their application letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae that includes the names and email addresses of three traceable references in one document. Application should be clearly marked with the position applied for in the email subject line to the recruiting team at the following email address: cocin.molai@outlook.com, and copy recruitement@ccdpmolai.org. Note applications are received and reviewed on rolling basis and closes in 5 days from the date of this publication. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
