Daystar Power is a leading off-grid power service provider, offering hybrid power solutions to commercial and industrial businesses in West Africa. Daystar Power’s solutions “Solar-as-a-Service” (100% solar power) and “Power-as-a-Service” (hybrid power solutions with battery storage) provide clean and reliable power while significantly reducing clients’ overall power costs.
Daystar Power counts the region’s leading industrial and commercial companies among its client base. Daystar is active in Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, and Senegal, with a representative office in Cote d’Ivoire.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Procurement Officer
Location: Lagos
Schedule: Full-time
Job Description
We are looking to engage a competent and experienced Procurement Officer who will handle local and international purchasing. This role is pivotal in securing high-quality and cost-efficient supplies for the business by following procurement procedures and maintaining an updated list of current and incoming stock.
We require a hardworking, motivated, and well-organized individual with a focus on continuous improvement to exceed expectations. Daystar Power Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Support
- Work with the Procurement team to deliver a strategically focused, professional, and efficient procurement service, providing expert advice, support, and guidance to stakeholders within the business using best practices in procurement and supply chain management principles.
- Act as the procurement primary point of contact, partnering with senior managers within assigned business areas, ensuring they receive effective strategic procurement support and proactive advice, spanning the full lifecycle of all procurement activity.
- Provide advice to contract owners to support the resolution of issues and any post-contract disputes, working collaboratively and seeking appropriate legal guidance where required.
- Work with the Procurement Manager to deliver the Corporate Procurement Strategy, adopting a robust but proportionate approach to sourcing and contract management to ensure contract visibility and facilitate improvements in relationship management and communication.
- Lead on commercial activities in the procurement of high-risk/high-value contracts within the assigned business area, from end-to-end market engagement, supplier due diligence, tender, contract negotiation, and award.
Managing Systems, Processes, and Data
- Support wider Procurement guidance to all internal stakeholders on best practice procurement principles, contract management, e-Procurement, and Purchase to Pay systems in a format appropriate for the audiences.
- Feed into the development and maintenance of procurement information, guidelines, templates, and tools and other useful information to be used.
- Provide high-level systems support to stakeholders for all procurement systems.
Vendor Management
- Conduct appropriate supplier due diligence to identify supply chain risk and provide support and guidance to stakeholders on appropriate supplier evaluation and risk mitigation methods.
- Produce regular reports on supplier/contract performance against agreed measures, which both monitor progress and enable effective decision-making.
Learning, Evaluating, and Improving
- Participate in, contribute to, and support continuous improvement activities by adapting to the changing systems within the Procurement team and the Planning & Operations within the organization.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or HND in Supply Chain Management, Sciences, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
Experience
- Must have 3 years of experience in supply chain management, particularly with the importation of highly valued assets.
Language Proficiency
- English (with good communication skills and accurate reporting skills).
Character
- Proactive self-starter who pays attention to details.
- Highly organized and able to plan, think critically, pre-empt, and communicate.
- Manage multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
- Self-starter with enthusiasm for a fast-paced, high-performing start-up work environment.
- Attention to detail and strong oral and written communication skills.
Competency and Skills Requirement
- Computer savvy with knowledge of working with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Office and PowerPoint in particular).
- Must demonstrate discretion in dealing with sensitive information.
- Must demonstrate good communication skills in discussions relating to finance, budget, and cost.
- Must be able to manage time, prioritize tasks, and work under pressure.
- Critical thinking and negotiation skills required.
- Must be self-motivated and demonstrate a sense of ownership with a high level of commitment.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click on the link below to apply.
Conclusion
Joining Daystar Power as a Procurement Officer offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and forward-thinking company dedicated to providing clean and reliable power solutions across West Africa. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for supply chain management and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply and be part of our mission to revolutionize energy access in the region.
Apply now and make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector.
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