Procurement Quality Inspector

IPMC is one of Nigeria oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions, technology, and services to the oil and gas industry.

The Company operates in Nigeria and has a network of, manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities.

It delivers innovative technologies and services designed to meet the world's current and future energy needs in a safe, ethical, and sustainable manner.

Grounded by our core values and inspired by our world-class people, we are committed to being a trusted business partner to those we serve.
Job Summary

As a Procurement Quality Inspector Lead, you will take ownership for the sourcing and buying process. You will provide support to cross-functional teams on a variety of projects. Using your knowledge of the market and vendors, you will build trusted relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

Job Responsibilities
As a Procurement Lead, you will be responsible for:
Managing supplier relationships to understand the business, gather market intelligence, assess risk and ensure compliance to KPIs

Providing guidance to cross-functional teams to support projects, procedures and processes

Overseeing the sourcing and buying process to ensure products are delivered according to quality, specifications and budgets

Managing the purchase operations to ensure purchase orders meet On-Time-Delivery and productivity targets

Qualifications

Strong preference for formal technical education or equivalent in industry technical, quality assurance and auditor/ assessor training. Degree is not required but is preferred.

Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to function effectively with project management, technical, and inspection personnel.

Good supervisory skills

Continuous improvement/KPI skills

Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in Quality Assurance/ Control related to inspection of procured materials and equipment for the Oil & Gas and/or Petrochemical Industry.

Minimum of five (5) years as an Inspection Coordinator/ Chief Inspector or equivalent. Experience working for major engineering/ purchasing Contractor and Client is preferred.

Experience in management of company, vendor or contractor procurement processes in upstream oil and gas industry (offshore and onshore production facilities).

Experience in management, supervision or other responsible role, including development and implementation of plans and programs.  Experience in resolving interface issues.

Read, write, and speak fluent English. Excellent computer skills on use of MS Office