Job Title: Manager, Purchasing & Procurement
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Job Description
- The Manager, Purchasing & Procurement reports to the Director Administration and will be charged with the responsibility of interpreting, administering and explaining the University’s Policies, Procedures, Regulations and Guidelines on procurement.
- The responsibilities include writing specifications for the creation of public solicitations for goods and services needed by the University
- Interacting with the department’s personnel to process purchase orders through the OpenErp Platform (ERP)
- Reviewing service contracts to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of the American University of Nigeria; and directly negotiating acceptable contract terms and conditions for the purchase of Goods and Services for the American University of Nigeria.
- Additional responsibilities include locating vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interviewing them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales
- Preparing and processing requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment
- Interpreting, administering and explaining federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines governing procurement activities; writing specifications for the creation of public solicitations for goods and services;
- Preparing bid documents, handling bidding process, analysing all bid results, negotiating legal contracts and forms;
- Implementing goals and objectives and methods for management of purchasing activities; and executing the bidding process according to AUN policies and procedures.
Requirements
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- B.Sc. or HND in Business Administration/Management (Master’s degree will be an added advantage) with at least 3 – 5 years’ work experience in risk management.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, industry knowledge with ability to conduct research in order to identify and keep current with industry and market developments.
- Self-starter with ability to work individually and as part of a team. Strong oral, written communication and decision making skills.
- Computer knowledge and other analytical tool will serve as a plus.
Application Closing Date
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Note
- AUN is an equal-opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, creed, color, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion, and marital status.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Features
Job Category | Procurement/ Purchasing |