Contract Advisor (Procurement)

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a seasoned procurement professional with the ability to act as a Contract Advisor/Expert in a procurement function. The personnel will be responsible for providing expert advice and support on all contract-related matters within the department. This includes drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a wide range of contracts to ensure compliance with organisational policies, legal requirements, and best practices.

Requirements

You’re a strong candidate if you have:

Certifications in any of the following will be an advantage: The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), Nigerian Institute of Purchasing and Supply (NIPS), Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management (CISCM), Six Sigma, or other relevant procurement and supply chain certifications.
8-10+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain operations.
Strong decision-making skills.
Analytical and problem-solving capabilities for managing complexities and risks.
Familiarity with supply chain technologies.

You’ll help our teams and clients by:

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of contracts, including purchase orders, service agreements, licensing agreements, and construction contracts.
Liaising with Finance, HSE, Compliance, and IT to ensure that all contracts comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Ensuring contracts are clear, concise, and legally sound, protecting the organization's interests while minimizing risk.
Identifying and addressing potential legal and commercial risks in contracts.
Monitoring contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Build strong relationships with external suppliers and vendors for this purpose.
Managing contract variations, extensions, and terminations in liaison with the Project Sponsor.

About Company

KPMG Professional Services

https://home.kpmg.com/ng

KPMG Professional Services and KPMG Advisory Services are the KPMG member firm in Nigeria. The partners and people have been operating in Nigeria sinc e 1978, providing multidisciplinary professional services to both local and intern ational organisations within the Nigerian business community.Our vision is to build and sustain our reputation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, clients and communities achieve their full potential. At KPMG, we are committed to working with our clients to cut through complexities of the business world finding solutions and adding value. Our combination of international and local market knowledge and perspective give us an edge in the professional services industry in Nigeria. This combination enables the Nigerian practice to add real value by developing strategies that give the firms clients a distinct edge over their competitors. As one of the leading providers of professional services, KPMG knows that the success and growth of the firm also depends on the success and growth of the Nigerian economy. Hence, it champions progressive change and makes the future happen for its clients, people and the community, thereby enabling Nigerias success. The firm is involved in the formulation of economic policies for Nigeria through the Nigerian Economic Summit Group. The firm has a full complement of 46 partners and over 1000 trained and dedicated professional staff; with deep industry skills and competencies in audit, tax a nd advisory services. KPMG has worked for clients in the public and private sec tor in Nigeria and in several other countries, helping to transform business perf ormance and operations.