The Role
Manage sourcing and procurement for client RFQs in oil & gas: source and evaluate supplier quotations, ensure technical/commercial compliance, maintain supplier database, collaborate with engineering and sales, conduct market research, and support sourcing strategies to improve bid competitiveness and procurement efficiency.
Summary Generated by Built In
This is a remote position.
Ellasot Consulting is recruiting on behalf of a reputable company seeking a competent, detailed oriented Procurement Specialist (Remote) to join its team.
The ideal candidate would be responsible for managing the sourcing and procurement process for client Requests for Quotation (RFQs), ensuring timely, competitive, and technically compliant supplier quotations. The role involves engaging OEMs, authorized distributors, local representatives, and international buying houses to secure the best pricing, lead times, and commercial terms while supporting successful bid submissions within strict deadlines..
The Key Responsibilities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related discipline.
- Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or bid support experience within the oil and gas, EPC, or energy sector.
- Knowledge of collaboration tools like Slack, Microsoft teams, google workspace
- Proven experience supporting RFQs from International Oil Companies (IOCs).
- Strong network of OEMs, authorized distributors, local representatives, and international buying houses.
- Ability to source technically compliant quotations within aggressive bid timelines.
- Good understanding of oil and gas equipment, materials, and procurement processes.
- Strong commercial acumen, supplier negotiation, and cost optimization skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for quotation analysis, cost comparisons, and bid evaluation.
- Working knowledge of SAP Ariba and other procurement or ERP systems.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple RFQs simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to quality.
Benefits
Preferred Experience
* Experience sourcing rotating equipment, valves, instrumentation, electrical, mechanical, piping, and packaged equipment for upstream and midstream oil and gas projects.
* Familiarity with the procurement requirements and standards of major International Oil Companies
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or related discipline.
- Professional certification such as CIPS or CPSM.
- 3-5 years procurement, strategic sourcing, or bid support experience in oil and gas, EPC, or energy sector.
- Experience supporting RFQs from International Oil Companies (IOCs).
- Strong network of OEMs, authorized distributors, local representatives, and international buying houses.
- Ability to source technically compliant quotations within aggressive bid timelines.
- Good understanding of oil and gas equipment, materials, and procurement processes.
- Strong commercial acumen, supplier negotiation, and cost optimization skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for quotation analysis and bid evaluation.
- Working knowledge of SAP Ariba and other procurement or ERP systems.
- Knowledge of collaboration tools (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace).
- Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple RFQs simultaneously with attention to detail.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to quality.
- Experience sourcing rotating equipment, valves, instrumentation, electrical, mechanical, piping, and packaged equipment for upstream and midstream projects.
- Familiarity with procurement requirements and standards of major International Oil Companies.
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The Company
What We Do
Ellasot Consulting is a Nigeria-based provider of human resources management and consulting services headquartered in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Its listed specialties include human resources consulting, workforce development, HR advisory services, and professional training and development. The firm supports organizations with people-management guidance, workforce capability building, advisory work, and training services, with Nigeria identified as its geographic market.
