Category Specialist, Administrative, Community & General Services (ACGS)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing procurement plans for community infrastructure and development projects, ensuring adherence to quality and delivery timelines.
• Support sourcing activities for CSR and sustainability programs, ensuring compliance with corporate objectives and regulatory standards.
• Conduct supplier identification and qualification for IT, office supplies, HR, facilities, travel, and professional services, ensuring alignment with Nigerian Content requirements.
• Facilitate engagement with local vendors and support empowerment initiatives to promote compliance with local content regulations.
• Provide operational support for digital procurement initiatives, including ERP systems, cybersecurity, and automation projects.
• Coordinate procurement of HSE-related items such as PPE, firefighting systems, and waste management services in line with sustainability goals.
• Assist in managing relationships with NGOs and development organizations to enhance community program delivery.
• Support sourcing and monitoring of community-based security and surveillance services to maintain safe operations.
• Ensure documentation and compliance for regulatory and government-related procurement activities.
• Gather market intelligence and assist in cost benchmarking to support optimization of procurement spend and operational efficiency.

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any related discipline; Postgraduate qualification (MSc/MBA) in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Engineering Management is advantageous.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), APICS/CPIM, or PMI are a plus.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in any infrastructural-intensive business.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier management for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or civil engineering materials/services.
• Hands-on experience with local and international suppliers, including Nigerian Content (NOGICD) compliance.
• Experience in contract negotiation, cost optimization, and procurement governance in a regulated E&P environment.
• Familiarity with ERP procurement systems (SAP, Oracle) and asset integrity/maintenance planning is preferred.