JOB DESCRIPTION

Addax Petroleum is a subsidiary of the Sinopec Group, one of the largest oil and gas producers in China,the biggest oil refiner in Asia and the second largest worldwide by capacity.

Addax Petroleum was founded in 1994 upon leading petroleum industry expertise and a deep-rooted understanding and respect for African cultures. Over the years, Addax Petroleum has evolved from a young pioneer into an established international oil and gas exploration and production company focused on Africa, the Middle East, and the North Sea.

The Company's average daily oil production for 2018 was approximately 110,000 bbl/d. Addax Petroleum has a high-quality asset base consisting of a number of onshore and offshore exploration, development and producing fields in Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the UK North Sea. Addax Petroleum has operating offices in Lagos and Abuja (Nigeria), Port-Gentil (Gabon) and Douala (Cameroon).

Procurement Analyst

• Work Location: Douala, Cameroon
• Work Schedule: 5/2
• Reports to: Support Contracts & Procurement Supervisor
• Category: 10

Job Purpose/Summary

The Procurement Analyst ensures the availability of required generic materials and services for the business sourced both locally and overseas. He/she interfaces with internal customers, vendors and freight forwarders to achieve the best value outcome for the company.

Key Accountabilities/Result Area

• Responsible for the acquisition of material in the most cost-effective manner that guarantees quality and value for money.
• Negotiate and manage cost-effective long-term pricing agreements for generic commonly-used materials to secure beneficial terms and conditions for the Company.
• Monitor requests from the business and ensure team members maintain a good understanding of products, quality and procurement guidelines.
• Manage the supplier – requestor product specification - clarification process, and ensure specialized and complex information to either party is properly managed to fully satisfy end-user needs.
• Track all Purchase Orders (POs) and expedite deliveries to ensure on schedule delivery. Alert end-users of any potential delivery problem and initiate an alternate plan to satisfy the Business.
• Carry out (with HSSE Dept) HSSE audit of major vendors for production materials of high value and or high risks.
• Ensure open beneficial communication with vendors and carry out performance assessments especially on strategic and critical vendors. Follow up on actions for improvement to guarantee enhanced and sustainable supplies.
• Develop positive procurement relationships with End Users, Subject Matter Experts in Headquarter, Suppliers and deliver significant cost savings through the management of contracts and assurance of contractor performance.
• Responsible for reporting the procurement KPIs monthly t and quarterly to management.
• Ensure materials are delivered in line with Company HSSE Management Standard; fully participate in all HSSE activities and awareness sessions to improve Company HSSE culture and performance.

Interface and Dimensions

Internal Interface

• ALT Members.
• All budget owners and holders.
• Head Office, SCM Subject Matter Experts.
• Guidelines: APCC Contracting & Procurement procedures Manual, Manual of Authority (MoA); APCC Safety Handbook for employees of Contractors.

External Interfaces

• Operating Companies.
• Sinopec Procurement Unit.
• Vendors (local and international), freight forwarders.

Dimensions

• Total yearly procurement value: USD 15 Million USD
• Total yearly number of orders placed: 1,000 (85-90 order/month)
• Savings ensured to the Company: per target set annually.

Key Challenges

• Secure sufficient knowledge of future demand to influence users to plan realistic Required-On Site dates.
• Work under pressure.
• Reduce supplier lead times to meet business needs and manage the tension between delivery schedules and inadequate requisitions lead times.
• Manage inadequate information on requisitions, e.g. inadequate specifications.
• Secure correct and timely reports to the company.
• Requires good working relationships with the end-users.
• Ensuring compliance with SCM procedures.
• Limited local market information, sources of supply and available quality commodities.

Experience / Competence & Requirements

• B.Sc. in any business discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience in EP operations, with at least 2 years in Contracts and Procurement.
• Certification in Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) Levels 4 & 5 is an advantage.
• Knowledge in negotiation.
• Good knowledge of the materials/services used in the energy sector.
• Good knowledge of local and overseas supply markets.
• Excellent time management, organization, planning, execution and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Being able to work under pressure and sometimes long hours.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and ERPs.
• High moral & ethical standards.
• Good customer/client relationship management.

Interested candidates are invited to forward their updated CVs to the following email address: Apcc-Recruitment@cm.addaxpetroleum.com on or before the February 8th, 2019.

NB. The email subject should read Application for Procurement Analyst.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted