Import Officer Needed Urgently

POSITION: Import Officer – Lagos
REPORTING TO: General Manager (Procurement)
QUALIFICATION: Graduate in Engineering OR other relevant Field
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION (DESIRABLE): MBA OR PGD in Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage
UPPER AGE LIMIT: 35 Years
EXPERIENCE DESIRABLE: 5-6 Years preferably in construction/Manufacturing company. More preferable is experience in Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP) and Heating Ventilation and Air-conditioning (HVAC) items.

*The preferred candidate must be able to understand all the various processes involved in the importation of any item locally and internationally.
SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS PROPOSED: Very attractive and negotiable
JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Plan, and coordinate activities of subordinates and exporter/suppliers in purchasing materials, services and products
• Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material requirements
• Coordinate with project department to identify exact requirements, quantities and delivery schedules
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports as per management requirements.
• Candidates should be fully aware import procedures at the local/ International level.
• Raise/review purchase orders, claims and contracts in conformity with company policies.
• Candidate should be aware of prohibited goods and import policies promulgated by the Federal Government of Nigeria from time to time.
• Review, evaluate and recommend specifications for issuing awarding bids.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supply. Interview them in order to determine product availability, delivery and payment terms.
• Prepare bid awards for board approvals.
• Represent company in negotiating contracts and formulating contracts policies with suppliers.
• Liaison /communicate with agencies outside company such as customs, Government departments/parastals/agencies.
• Organize, plan, prioritize materials/services requirements.
• Ensure supply of materials / services on time.
• Candidate should be a very good communicator and should know thorough use of e-mail/internet facilities
• Any other assignment that may be given by the organization from time to time.

Interested candidates should please forward CVs to [email protected] using IMPORT as the subject of mail. Only experienced and qualified candidates will be considered.