Procurement Officer Nigeria Maiduguri
Establish and implement NRC's procurement functions.
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Overview
Establish and implement NRC's procurement functions.
You have:
- Experience in procurement processes and systems.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and vendors.
Contract
This is a Professional contract, Grade 5 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 5 (NRC) contracts.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Procurement Officer to join our Logistics Team in Maiduguri, Borno State. The purpose of the Procurement Officer position is to establish and implement NRC's day-to-day procurement functions, systems, and procedures.
To be successful in this role you will be a Procurement professional with good negotiation skills, a confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills, and capable of establishing strong relationships with stakeholders and vendors at all levels while supporting new initiatives and learning projects across the area.
If you are a highly organized individual, comfortable with working in a remote environment, and have previous experience in Procurement, we would love to hear from you!
What’s in it for you?
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and to join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility:
At NRC we think creatively. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
Learn on the job: NRC's collaborative working style favors the exchange of good practice and lessons learned. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies. NRC managers prioritize the quality work and the competency development of their staff. This entails giving newcomers a good start, following up, training, and mentoring employees to allow them to perform well in their current job, and offering learning & development programs.
*Additional Information*****: Duty Station: Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria - Duration of contract: Till 31st December 2022 (Renewable). Grade 5 in NRC's grading structure - Reporting line: Logistics Team Leader, Maiduguri Nigeria
This position is open to National candidates only. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline. For further details, you can view a copy of the full Job Description
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully negotiated a deal with a vendor? | This question assesses your negotiation skills and ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively. | Provide a specific example, focusing on the strategy you used and the outcome of the negotiation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks in a busy procurement environment? | Understanding your organizational skills and how you manage competing demands is crucial. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to ensure compliance with procurement policies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced in procurement and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep yourself updated on market trends related to procurement? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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