SubContractor / Procurement Officer

Geoplex Drillteq Limited - The fastest growing indigenous Service Company in Nigeria today was established in June 2002 to provide Oilfield Services to the upstream sector of the fast expanding Oil and Gas industry in Nigeria and the West Africa Coastal region. The Government policies aimed at encouraging and ensuring more participation by competent Nigerians in the upstream Oil & Gas Industry has contributed to our growth process. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: SubContractor / Procurement Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers Overview As a Subcontractor / Procurement Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the business has the materials, equipment, services, and subcontractor support needed to maintain efficient operations. You will be responsible for sourcing reliable suppliers and subcontractors, obtaining competitive quotations, evaluating bids, and coordinating the procurement process from requisition through to delivery. In this role, you will raise and process purchase requests, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, monitor supplier performance, and follow up on orders to ensure timely delivery. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to understand operational requirements and ensure that procurement activities align with project timelines and business objectives. Success in this position requires a strong ability to balance cost, quality, and delivery schedules while maintaining compliance with company procurement policies and procedures. Your efforts will directly contribute to operational continuity, cost efficiency, and the successful execution of projects and maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

Find and assess suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors for materials, equipment, repairs, fabrication, transportation, and other operational services. Collect quotations, build bid comparison sheets, and recommend the best option based on price, quality, delivery time, and technical fit. Process purchase requisitions, requests for quotations, purchase orders, and other procurement paperwork, following the approval process. Coordinate subcontracted work such as equipment rentals, fabrication, and field support services. Check quotations, scope of work, commercial terms, delivery timelines, and service requirements before anything is committed. Keep an up-to-date database of approved suppliers and subcontractors, including their pricing, contact details, and what they can do Follow up with vendors so materials arrive and contracted work is finished on time. Work with operations BUs, Logistics, Finance, and other teams to confirm specifications and what operations need. Keep track of open purchase orders, pending deliveries, subcontractor commitments, and where each procurement stands. Help evaluate suppliers and subcontractors on quality, cost, responsiveness, delivery performance, and compliance in accordance to the company procedure. Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery conditions, service rates and issue contracts to all subcontractors as the bases of engagement with the company. Check delivered materials against purchase orders and specifications, and help sort out shortages, defects, or mismatches. Keep procurement records in order: quotations, approvals, delivery notes, invoices, and subcontractor documents. Support cost tracking, budget monitoring, and regular procurement reports. Follow company procurement policies, contract requirements, and HSE requirements for subcontracted activities. Required