Procurement & Purchasing Support Officer

Job Summary

KPMG is currently seeking Procurement & Purchasing Support Officers to support procurement activities for goods and services through effective purchase order management, sourcing support, and stakeholder coordination to ensure timely and efficient supply chain execution.

Requirements

You’re a strong candidate if you have:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline; with a minimum of Second-Class Lower (2.2) GPA.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations.
Proficiency in Microsoft excel and ERP/SCM systems will be an added advantage
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, APICS/ASCM, Six Sigma) will be an advantage.
Experience working in oil & gas, energy, or large industrial environments is preferred.

You’ll help our oil and gas clients succeed by:

Executing procurement activities for goods and services in accordance with approved procurement plans and business requirements.
Preparing, issuing, amending, and monitoring purchase orders through to completion
Supporting sourcing events, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and supplier selection process
Monitoring procurement cycle timelines and follow-up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
Coordinating with requestors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to support procurement execution.
Maintaining procurement documentation and purchasing records in line with governance requirements
Supporting resolution of purchase order, supplier, and delivery-related issues
Monitoring procurement transactions and supporting issue resolution activities.
Supporting operational continuity through timely procurement delivery
Supporting procurement reporting, spend analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives

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 since 1978, providing multidisciplinary professional services to both local and international 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 firm's 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 Nigeria's 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 59 partners and over 1,500 trained and dedicated professional staff; with deep industry skills and competencies in audit, tax and advisory services. KPMG has worked for clients in the public and private sector in Nigeria and in several other countries, helping to transform business performance and operations.