Head of Purchasing at Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited

Published: December 8, 2025

Location: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Category: Contract Engineers

Job Type: Contracts

Job Nature: Standard

Date of Expiry: 18th December 2025

Services Description

Services to be performed by the CONTRACTOR shall include the following, but without limitation:

• Ensure compliance of the purchasing process with all internal Company rules (including TGP guide to conduct) and all applicable laws and regulations (JOA rules, PSC / PSA rules, Country laws).
• Ensure the application of Company and/or affiliate General Terms and Conditions for purchase of equipment.
• Ensure proper administration and filing of all purchasing documents and that all approvals, justifications, and circulation forms are filed according to applicable procedures.
• Ensure that all purchasing activities meet audit requirements to minimize potential partner/audit claims or court actions.
• Implement Company Global Procurement (TGP) directives within the team and technical duties.
• Coordinate a team of buyers under the contractor's responsibility.
• Handle purchases in the Lab Office through Purchase Requisition (PR) assignment.
• Maintain adequate follow-up with Duets in the User Departments.
• Participate in complex and difficult negotiations associated with award, performance, and amendment of POs for the team.
• Ensure all contractual documents and formal letters issued by the team are validated at the appropriate level.
• Ensure reception, management, and follow-up of purchase orders (POs) until payment and reception by the team.
• Ensure global reporting of the team’s activities to immediate C&P management.
• Ensure the input of all purchase data in SAP for the team.
• Collaborate with P2P to resolve vendor payment issues.
• Optimize purchases by leveraging professional experience, emphasizing cost savings for the Company.
• Analyze all PRs for material specifications, budget authorizations, and cost centers.
• Review PRs, select vendors for Call for Tender or e-RFQ/RFQ, receive and analyze quotes, recommend vendors, create POs, and ensure follow-up until delivery, complying with Company rules.
• Ensure attention to COMPANY General Conditions and purchase terms to avoid legal liabilities.
• Cross-check all POs created by the team and certify them before submission to the Contracts & Procurement Manager.
• Follow up on PR and PO performance, including expediting delivery and supplier invoice payment; report exceptions to user Duets.
• Clearly state QA/QC requirements in POs (e.g., Mill/Test Certificates, MSDS) and verify compliance through documentation.
• Enforce the use of e-sourcing tools by all team members.
• Propose, develop, deploy, monitor, and renew Frame or Outline Agreements within the team.
• Lead vendor performance evaluation for the section.
• Prepare, negotiate, and administer complex, technical, and high-value/risk purchases, applying knowledge of commercial, insurance, and legal issues using COMPANY Terms and Conditions.
• Follow up to ensure timely resolution of supplier payment anomalies.
• Render weekly reports of activities in the Lab Office to the Contracts & Procurement Manager.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, develop new initiatives, and enhance overall procurement efficiency.
• Ensure synergy with the Domain Head of Contracts.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by hierarchy.
• Focus on deriving savings from various purchases within the team.