Job title: Procurement Officer Job at Nestoil Plc
Company: Nestoil Plc
Job description: Nestoil Plc was incorporated in Nigeria in 1991 for the provision of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services to the energy and oil & gas industry. Since then, Nestoil has grown to become the leading indigenous EPC provider for major IOCs (International Oil Companies) in Sub-Saharan Africa like National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Shell, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Total, etc.We are recruiting to fill the position below:Job Position: Procurement OfficerJob Locations: Warri, DeltaJob Description
- The Procurement Officer will be responsible for the efficient sourcing, purchasing, and management of materials, equipment, and services required for drilling operations.
- The role ensures that procurement activities are cost-effective, timely, compliant with company policies, and aligned with local and international regulatory standards in the oil & gas industry.
Responsibilities
As a Procurement Officer, your responsibilities will be:
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with approved vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
- Prepare and issue purchase orders (POs) in line with drilling operational needs.
- Ensure procurement of drilling consumables, spare parts, tools, equipment, and support services.
- Maintain an updated vendor database, ensuring suppliers meet quality, HSE, and compliance requirements.
- Conduct vendor performance evaluations and recommend improvements.
- Develop strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply and favorable terms.
- Negotiate best prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules while maintaining quality.
- Monitor and control procurement costs against budget.
- Ensure cost savings initiatives are implemented and reported.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, NCDMB (Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board) requirements, and other regulatory standards.
- Maintain accurate and auditable records of procurement activities, contracts, and agreements.
- Support audits and provide necessary documentation when required.
- Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams for timely delivery of goods to rig sites, warehouses, and operational bases.
- Monitor shipments, customs clearance, and delivery timelines to prevent operational downtime.
- Resolve delivery discrepancies and claims with suppliers.
- Collaborate with drilling, engineering, HSE, and finance teams to understand procurement needs.
- Ensure critical drilling supplies and equipment are available to avoid rig downtime.
- Provide periodic procurement reports and analysis to management.
Requirements
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement/supply chain for a drilling contractor.
- Proven track record of handling procurement for drilling rigs, consumables, and services.
- Professional certification (CIPS, ISM, NIProc, or equivalent) is an advantage.
Key Skills and competencies:
- Strong knowledge of oil & gas procurement processes, including drilling materials and services.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and ERP/procurement software (SAP/Oracle/IFS).
- Good knowledge of Nigerian Content laws, import/export regulations, and local supply market.
Expected salary:
Location: Warri, Delta State
Job date: Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:28:01 GMT