Job title: Ultimus Construction Limited Current Job Opportunity – Apply Now
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Job description: Ultimus Construction is a leading provider of construction and property development solutions. At Ultimus Construction, we deliver highly innovative and sustainable products driven by our greatest assets – our carefully selected people and cutting-edge technology. We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Procurement Officer (Quantity Surveyor)
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full time
Job Summary
- Senior Procurement Officer and is involved in maximizing project margin, adding value to the construction process by proactive involvement in procurement, cost management and reporting.
- The Procurement Officer derives the best value from suppliers and subcontractors, carries out monthly financial reviews on projects and forecast final outturn values for cost, sales and margin.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification
- Negotiate the best deal for pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers
- Meet subcontractors and suppliers on-site where necessary
- Ensure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviations
- Research new materials for design and cost savings
- Ensure that all subcontractors and suppliers provide insurance policies for products delivered
- Maintain a mutual beneficial relationship with suppliers and distributors to ensure adequate suppliers at all times for the company and to continually improve pricing and quality of work
- Establish new relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of work
- Ensure awareness and company compliance to all building codes and local construction guidelines.
- Assist in maintaining company quality control program
- Leverage technology, safety measures, and information sharing to increase productivity and profitability
- Handle change order requests and forecast upcoming demand
- Manage materials/equipment inventory
- Maintain and build trusted relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders
- Positively represent the company at all times through a success-oriented and professional demeanor
- Work with team members to complete duties as needed
Qualifications
- At least a Second-Class Upper Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying (Q.S.)
- Must be Certified by the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS)
- Minimum 7 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor/ Procurement Officer in the Construction industry
- Proficient in standard industry software
Skill Requirements:
- To successfully perform the typical tasks and duties of the position, the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities listed below are required:
- Ability to effectively solve problems and conflicts
- Ability to negotiate and purchase products at best cost value
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and provide leadership in the execution of complex construction projects
- Ability to delegate and manage multiple operations effectively
- Ability to assess the operational effectiveness of contractors
- Possesses written and oral communication skills to support decisions and recommendations
- Conducts meetings and provides effective leadership to construction team members
- Develops and manages budgets within established parameters
- Ability to analyse and interpret technical materials accurately and effectively
- Effective in making objective decisions
- Strong knowledge of engineering drawings and specifications
- Strong team philosophy
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with construction contractors, vendors, and consultants
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Application Deadline: 17th November, 2023.
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Expected salary:
Location: Nigeria
Job date: Wed, 08 Nov 2023 01:56:08 GMT
