Procurement Engineer at J Patel & Sons Nigeria in Nigeria

Role & responsibilities

The HEMM Parts Procurement Engineer secures high-quality spare parts and components for our Heavy Earthmoving Machinery fleet (including Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, and Liebherr).

Your core mission is to maximize fleet uptime while

The HEMM Parts Procurement Engineer secures high-quality spare parts and components for our Heavy Earthmoving Machinery fleet (including Caterpillar,Komatsu, Hitachi, and Liebherr).

Hands on experience in procuring building material such as Steel, Cement, bricks, Aggregates, sand etc

Hands on experience in procuring consumables such as Nut and bolts, Nails, Ply wood, Wood

Required Skills & Competencies

• HEMM Expertise: Deep knowledge of heavy hydraulics, powertrains, and ground engaging tools (GET).
• Software Fluency: Mastery of heavy-asset ERPs like SAP, IBM Maximo, or Oracle.
• Global Logistics: Solid understanding of international freight, customs clearance, and incoterms.
• Negotiation: Proven ability to manage high-value contracts with global OEM dealers.
• Hands on experience in Construction material such as Cement, Sand, Aggregates, Steel, Wood etc.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Diploma in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum of 10-15 years in heavy equipment parts purchasing or : Proven ability to manage high-value contracts with global OEM dealers.
• Licensure: Relevant procurement certifications (e.g., CIPS, CSCP) are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

1. Technical Sourcing & Parts Verification

• Analyze manuals: Interpret OEM parts books, schematic drawings, and technical bulletins to confirm part numbers.
• Evaluate variants: Assess options across OEM, OES, and aftermarket parts to ensure absolute fit and function.
• Standardize items: Group parts requests across projects to establish unified
• Evaluate variants: Assess options across OEM, OES, and aftermarket parts toensure absolute fit and function.

2. Procurement & Vendor Management

• Execute RFQs: Issue detailed technical RFQs to local and international parts dealers.
• Negotiate terms: Secure volume discounts, extended warranties, and favorable payment terms with suppliers.
• Audit suppliers: Evaluate vendor performance quarterly based on lead-time accuracy, part quality, and cost.

3. Fleet Support & Inventory Control

• Expedite breakdowns: Prioritize and fast-track emergency orders for machine- down (VOR) situations.
• Manage inventory: Set data-driven safety stock levels and reorder points for high-wear items.
• Track warranties: File and recover warranty claims for premature component failures with OEMs.

• This vacancy are for Nigeria
• Mobilisation immediately.
• Bachelor position only
• Apply with CV, last salary certificate, degree certificate, notice period.
• Two references with Mobile number, email and address is must.
• Company will provide: Local transportation, local Medical, Furnished bachelor accommodation, local Food allowance.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is must.
• First leave after 12 months for 30 days.