<p><b>Job title:</b> Ultimus Construction Limited Current Job Opportunity – Apply Now<br />
<br /><b>Company:</b> </p>
<p><b>Job description</b>: 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:</p>
<p> Job Title: Procurement Officer (Quantity Surveyor)<br />
 <br /> Location: Lagos<br />
 <br /> Employment Type: Full time</p>
<p> <b>Job Summary</b> </p>
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
</ul>
<p> <b>Main Duties and Responsibilities</b> </p>
<ul>
<li>Develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification</li>
<li>Negotiate the best deal for pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers</li>
<li>Meet subcontractors and suppliers on-site where necessary</li>
<li>Ensure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviations</li>
<li>Research new materials for design and cost savings</li>
<li>Ensure that all subcontractors and suppliers provide insurance policies for products delivered</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>Establish new relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of work</li>
<li>Ensure awareness and company compliance to all building codes and local construction guidelines.</li>
<li>Assist in maintaining company quality control program</li>
<li>Leverage technology, safety measures, and information sharing to increase productivity and profitability</li>
<li>Handle change order requests and forecast upcoming demand</li>
<li>Manage materials/equipment inventory</li>
<li>Maintain and build trusted relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders</li>
<li>Positively represent the company at all times through a success-oriented and professional demeanor</li>
<li>Work with team members to complete duties as needed</li>
</ul>
<p> <b>Qualifications</b> </p>
<ul>
<li>At least a Second-Class Upper Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Quantity Surveying (Q.S.)</li>
<li>Must be Certified by the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS)</li>
<li>Minimum 7 years&#8217; experience as a Quantity Surveyor/ Procurement Officer in the Construction industry</li>
<li>Proficient in standard industry software</li>
</ul>
<p> <b>Skill Requirements:</b> </p>
<ul>
<li>To successfully perform the typical tasks and duties of the position, the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities listed below are required:</li>
<li>Ability to effectively solve problems and conflicts</li>
<li>Ability to negotiate and purchase products at best cost value</li>
<li>Ability to plan, coordinate, and provide leadership in the execution of complex construction projects</li>
<li>Ability to delegate and manage multiple operations effectively</li>
<li>Ability to assess the operational effectiveness of contractors</li>
<li>Possesses written and oral communication skills to support decisions and recommendations</li>
<li>Conducts meetings and provides effective leadership to construction team members</li>
<li>Develops and manages budgets within established parameters</li>
<li>Ability to analyse and interpret technical materials accurately and effectively</li>
<li>Effective in making objective decisions</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of engineering drawings and specifications</li>
<li>Strong team philosophy</li>
<li>Demonstrated interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Ability to work with construction contractors, vendors, and consultants</li>
<li>Demonstrated analytical skills.</li>
</ul>
<p> <b>To Apply</b><br />
 <br /> Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.</p>
<p> Application Deadline: 17th November, 2023.</p>
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<br /><b>Expected salary</b>:<br />
<br /><b>Location</b>: Nigeria<br />
<br /><b>Job date</b>: Wed, 08 Nov 2023 01:56:08 GMT</p>
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