Import Officer needed urgently - Lagos

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 recruitment@stresertservices.com using IMPORT as the subject of mail. Only experienced and qualified candidates will be considered.