Assistance Procurement Officer

Key Responsibilities Plan and execute procurement activities in accordance with approved budgets, annual procurement plans, and donor guidelines. Prepare and issue requests for quotations (RFQs), tenders, and purchase orders, ensuring proper documentation and competitive processes. Identify, evaluate, and maintain a database of reliable local and national suppliers, with preference for qualified vendors based in Maiduguri and Borno State where feasible. Conduct market surveys, price comparisons, and negotiations to secure value for money without compromising quality or compliance. Manage the full procurement cycle, including bid evaluation, supplier selection, contract preparation, and order tracking until delivery and acceptance. Ensure compliance with organizational procurement policies, Nigerian public procurement principles (where applicable), and specific donor rules (e.g., transparency, conflict of interest, and documentation standards). Coordinate with programme, logistics, and finance teams to forecast needs, schedule purchases, and avoid delays that could affect project implementation. Maintain accurate procurement records, filing systems, and reports for audits, donor reviews, and internal monitoring. Support logistics and asset management by verifying deliveries, checking quality, and facilitating proper receipt and distribution of goods. Identify and mitigate procurement risks, including those related to security, market fluctuations, and limited supplier availability in Northeast Nigeria. Contribute to capacity building of programme staff on basic procurement procedures and assist with periodic reviews of the procurement policy.