Job Openings

Business Development Officer
Job Description

The role requires applicants to:
  • Develop and maintain client and project target list
  • Define clear strategies and schedules for achieving set targets
  • Have a flair for business development, networking and strategy development
  • Develop leads into opportunities and convert into new accounts
  • Leverage on knowledge of industry trends and client challenges to develop and deliver compelling value propositions
  • Manage relationships with clients and customers
  • Ensure timely renewal of certificates, permits and licences
  • Assist in the assessment, design, and development of technical bidding requirements
  • Support the development of project proposals; employ data gathering techniques and analysis in order to present proposed solutions to clients
  • Ensure prequalification of the Company with existing and potential customers, government agencies to enable Company to be in a position to bid for projects within its sphere of capabilities
  • Manage client expectations throughout the sales cycle and closing process
  • Develop and manage a pipeline of qualified opportunities

Qualifications
  • Minimum of 1-2 years experience in similar role.
  • BSc Degree in related field.
  • Basic understanding of the Oil and Gas business environments, issues and current trends.
  • Experience in building and maintaining relationships with senior executives within middle market companies
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and outstanding presentation skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to stay abreast of industry trends across multiple business sectors
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, competitive environment
  • High level of personal and professional integrity
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills.

Additional Information
  • Problem Solving: Analytical thought needed to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations, without supervision.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Developed communication skills to exchange complex information.
  • Negotiation Skills: Negotiates aggressively internally and externally at high levels or with persons of influence frequently.
  • Presentation Skills: Ability to design and deliver compelling business presentations.

Procurement Officer
Job Description

We are looking for an astute procurement officer to oversee purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality. The procurement officer's responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, approving purchases, and maintaining accurate records.

To be successful as a procurement officer you should have an analytical mind and keep up with product and service trends. Ultimately, a top procurement officer should be able to negotiate well and ensure that all purchases comply with company standards.

Procurement Officer Responsibilities:
  • Overseeing and supervising employees and all activities of the purchasing department.
  • Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
  • Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures.
  • Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
  • Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
  • Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
  • Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
  • Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
  • Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.

Procurement Officer Requirements:
  • BSc Degree in related field.
  • Basic understanding of the Oil and Gas business environments, issues and current trends
  • Degree in accounting, business management or a similar field preferred. 2+ years of experience as a procurement officer or in a similar position.
  • Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong oral and written communication and negotiation skills.
  • Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
  • Sound problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Supervisory and management experience.
  • Attention to detail.

Interested and qualified persons should send resume, stating the role as subject to info@platinumsamandy.com or click on the apply now button and fill out the form and attach your CV and submit.

Only applications that provide a response to the Key Requirements will be considered.