Procurement Coordinator

Role Overview

JC International is hiring a Procurement Coordinator in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The company operates in the oil and gas, marine, and construction sectors and is seeking an experienced professional to manage procurement activities and help keep project delivery on track. This position plays a key role in ensuring that routine and project-related purchasing is handled efficiently, on time, and with strong attention to cost, quality, and risk.

The right candidate should be proactive, results-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where procurement needs can be urgent and complex. Strong ownership, quick response times, and a proven record of meeting procurement and project targets are essential.

Core Duties

• Build and roll out procurement strategies that support company objectives and project needs from start to finish.
• Plan procurement activities, prepare budgets, and define sourcing approaches that improve value and reduce exposure to risk.
• Set up procurement policies, operating frameworks, and best-practice standards across the business.
• Guide, support, and evaluate members of the procurement team.
• Review and authorize procurement plans, purchase orders, requisitions, and tender exercises.
• Make sure goods, materials, and services are sourced on time, at the right cost, and according to required specifications.
• Lead strategic sourcing efforts such as competitive bidding and supplier rationalization.
• Maintain a strong supplier network made up of prequalified and high-performing vendors.
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain better pricing, contract terms, and service-level commitments.
• Carry out supplier performance checks, audits, and risk reviews on a regular basis.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and identify opportunities to improve value without lowering quality.
• Track procurement spend and enforce controls to avoid budget overruns.
• Review market movements and pricing references to inform sourcing and purchasing decisions.

Requirements

The employer is looking for someone with a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Project Management, Engineering, or a closely related discipline, along with 5 to 7 years of practical experience in procurement and/or project coordination. Experience in the oil and gas sector will be a strong advantage.

The role also calls for solid knowledge of procurement workflows, vendor management, and project schedules, plus the ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet demanding deadlines. Strong communication, negotiation, and organization skills are important, as is comfort using procurement and project management software, tools, and applications.

Application Note

Interested candidates should send their CVs to hr@jcinternationalng.com.