Procurement Agent Expired

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is recruiting for a Procurement Agent position 

• Announcement Number: Abuja-2026-014

• Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja (General Services Office)

• Open Period: 07/21/2026 – 08/04/2026

• Salary: USD $19,951 / Per Year

• Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)

• Duty Location: Abuja, Nigeria

• Procures a wide variety of goods and services for all post agencies and performs contract administration on formal contracts, purchase orders, and other contracting instruments.

• Reviews procurement requests to determine necessary actions, sources, probable costs, fiscal accounts, and statements of work (SOW).

• Requests bids/quotes, analyzes responses with the supervisor, conducts local vendor site visits, negotiates prices, and performs market research and intelligence.

• Drafts contracts, purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements, and contract modifications while ensuring full compliance with FAR, DOSAR, and FAM regulations.

• Coordinates weekly with Budget and Finance to ensure timely funding and reviews vendor invoices against the Prompt Payment Act.

• Maintains contracting files electronically, tracks contractor performance databases, and reviews Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) files.

• At least two (2) years of college studies in Business Administration, Management, Mathematics, Purchasing & Supply, or a related field.

• A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible procurement-related experience.

• Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing in English.

• Good working knowledge of procurement and contracting regulations, instructions, procedures, and practices.

• Ability to learn local market practices, vendor capabilities, and pricing customs.

• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets.

• Must be able to obtain and hold a public trust security clearance.