West African Exploration and Production Company (WAEP) is an indigenous energy company focused on the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbon resources across West Africa headquartered in Lagos State, Nigeria. WAEP is committed to delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions through the application of industry best practices, technological innovation, operational excellence, and environmental stewardship. Our operations are guided by the highest standards of integrity, safety, professionalism, and corporate responsibility as we contribute to energy security and economic growth throughout the region. WAEP continues to build strategic partnerships that create value for stakeholders while supporting the sustainable development of Africa's energy sector.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer
Location: Lagos
Role Purpose
Manage and support complex procurement activities for goods and services required by WAEP's upstream operations, ensuring competitive sourcing, commercial value, procedural compliance, timely delivery and effective supplier performance.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute procurement plans and sourcing strategies for assigned goods, services and operational requirements.
Prepare requests for quotation/proposal, tender documents and commercial bid packages in accordance with approved procedures.
Coordinate
bid processes, commercial evaluations, clarifications, negotiations and recommendations for award. •Ensure procurement activities comply with delegated authorities, governance requirements, Nigerian Content obligations and applicable regulations.
Conduct market analysis, supplier sourcing, prequalification and commercial benchmarking.
Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, warranties, payment terms and other commercial conditions to achieve value for money. Prepare purchase orders and procurement documentation and maintain complete, auditable procurement files.
Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, expediting requirements and resolution of commercial issues.
Work closely with technical users, Finance, Legal, Logistics and other stakeholders to ensure timely procurement delivery.
Prepare procurement reports, savings analysis, sourcing status updates and supplier-performance information.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.
10-15 years' relevant procurement/contracting experience, with substantial exposure to upstream oil and gas procurement.
Relevant professional certification such as CIPS or equivalent supply-chain/procurement qualification is strongly preferred.
Core Competencies:Strategic sourcing
Tendering and bid evaluation
Commercial negotiation
Oil and gas procurement Supplier management Procurement governance Nigerian Content awareness Cost analysis and reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Procurement cycle time
Cost savings and value delivered Compliance with procurement procedures On-time delivery performance
Supplier performance
Quality and completeness of procurement documentation
Closure of procurement audit findings
Application Closing Date18th September, 2026.
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