Job Description
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 5 years
- Location: Lagos
- Job Field: Procurement
About the Jobs
- A vibrant construction technology startup at the forefront of innovation in the industry is seeking to hire an experienced Quantity Surveyor.
- As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of construction projects. You will be responsible for BOQ Compilation and aggregation as well as On-site Buyer Relations and logistics monitoring.
Responsibilities
- On-Site Buyer Relations and Logistics Monitoring:
- Establish and maintain relationships with officials on construction sites to understand their procurement needs and address any issues or concerns with delivery.
- Coordinate logistics and delivery schedules to ensure timely and efficient transportation of construction materials from suppliers to buyers’ sites.
- Monitor and track shipments, providing real-time updates to buyers and addressing any delivery-related challenges or delays proactively.
BOQ Compilation and Aggregation:
- Draft material schedules for construction projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project timelines.
- Work closely with buyers to compile Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for construction projects, detailing the materials and quantities required for each phase of the project.
- Aggregate BOQlists across multiple buyers to identify common materials and leverage collective purchasing power to negotiate favorable pricing with suppliers.
- Utilize BOQ data to forecast demand, optimize inventory levels, and streamline procurement processes for both buyers and suppliers.
Supplier Relationship Management:
- Onboard manufacturers and distributors of construction materials onto the marketplace platform.
- Negotiate favorable pricing agreements and terms with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing for buyers while maintaining profitability for the marketplace.
- Develop and nurture long-term relationships with suppliers, fostering partnership opportunities.
Buyer Acquisition and Engagement:
- Target and onboard real estate contractors and construction companies as potential buyers for the marketplace.
- Build and maintain relationships with buyers, understanding and meeting their procurement needs whilst providing the best price and timely delivery.
- Close procurement deals with buyers, offering competitive pricing and value-added services to drive adoption and usage of the marketplace.
- Ensure fulfillment of daily marketplace orders
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, construction management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, and quantity surveying in the construction industry.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.