Supply Chain Manager at Bell Oil and Gas Limited

Company: Bell Oil and Gas Limited | Job Title: Supply Chain Manager | Location: Victoria Island, Lagos | Employment Type: Full-time | Reports to: GM – Supply Chain and Business Development

Bell Oil and Gas Limited is a leading indigenous oilfield services company dedicated to providing innovative solutions, driving local content development and building capacity in Nigeria. The company offers a wide range of high-quality professional services to clients across the oil and gas industry and other sectors.

Job Description

The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for ensuring the purchase of the right items at the right price, from the right source, delivered in the right quality and quantity, and on time to meet client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s supply chain strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Lead procurement activities from sourcing and RFQ issuance through bid evaluation, negotiation, purchase order placement and contract administration.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with OEMs, manufacturers, distributors, freight forwarders and logistics partners.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment to meet project schedules and customer commitments.
• Manage international sourcing, importation, customs clearance, shipping and local logistics.
• Negotiate commercial terms to improve cost, quality, delivery and supplier performance.
• Establish supplier performance measurement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, NCDMB requirements, procurement regulations and corporate governance standards.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Sales, Finance and Operations teams to support tenders and project execution.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Supply Chain team.
• Oversee the implementation of supply chain processes to meet company objectives.
• Ensure effective coordination of all Supply Chain activities.
• Ensure the company’s strategic objectives are achieved from a supply chain perspective.
• Drive Line Pipes and OCTG sourcing and management activities.
• Maintain effective relationships with existing local and international sources to ensure continuity of supply.
• Develop alternative sources of supply to meet emerging and planned requirements.
• Develop the technical capacity required to query Nigerian Customs claims.
• Build and maintain databases of OEMs, Pipes and OCTG mills, accredited OEM distributors, stockists and equipment suppliers.
• Provide guidance and support on major tenders and service contracts.
• Maintain effective relationships with relevant government regulatory agencies.
• Develop supply chain strategies that improve the company’s competitive edge.
• Establish and manage databases of approved and efficient customs clearing agents and trucking companies.
• Oversee the timely clearing of goods at Nigerian ports.
• Ensure the training and development of departmental staff to address identified process gaps.
• Ensure goods are delivered on time, at agreed prices and fit for the customer’s purpose.
• Maintain good relationships with internal and external customers.
• Achieve and exceed agreed RFQ conversion to purchase orders.
• Process purchase orders according to agreed scope.
• Maintain a comprehensive filing system while ensuring confidentiality and safety of documents.
• Effectively manage all staff within the Supply Chain Department.
• Coordinate Supply Chain meetings.
• Oversee procurement market research.
• Drive continuous supply chain improvement.
• Develop and manage relationships with local and international suppliers.
• Control inventory and manage supply chain projects.
• Ensure ISO compliance of Supply Chain quality processes.
• Ensure timely issuance of job descriptions and job objectives to team members.
• Ensure timely performance appraisals and provide feedback to team members.
• Support the development of team members.
• Manage trucking logistics.
• Oversee the validation of goods and supporting documents.
• Expedite orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Provide feedback to potential suppliers on previously submitted quotations.
• Work within established Supply Chain procedures covering requisition, processing, validation, delivery and invoicing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics or a related field.
• Master’s Degree or MBA is an advantage.
• At least 10 years of continuous experience in supply chain or procurement.
• At least five years of leadership experience within the upstream oilfield services sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing international procurement and complex logistics.
• Experience supporting major EPC, IOC or oilfield service projects.
• Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, APICS/ASCM or equivalent is desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of the delivery requirements of E&P companies.
• Strong purchase order management skills.
• Goods and document validation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of customs clearance procedures at Nigerian ports, including the five-stage clearing process and the computation and validation of customs duties on imported items.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Long-range procurement planning capability.
• Trucking logistics management skills.
• Excellent international sourcing skills.
• Good documentation skills.
• Receiving and inspection skills.
• Project management skills.
• Strong RFQ processing and online bidding skills.
• Proficiency in the use of the Nigerian Customs tariff.
• Strong expediting skills.
• Inventory and stock management skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel/spreadsheet skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for delivering results.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to [email protected], using “Supply Chain Manager” as the subject of the email.

Application Closing Date: 16th September, 2026