Job title: Procurement Officer Job at the Place – Smackers Limited
Company:
Job description: The Place – We are a fast growing, world class, and dynamic, multi-billion Nigerian conglomerates, established and managed by a team of professionals with decades of management consulting and accounting experience/ training from Arthur Andersen (now KPMG in Nigeria). We are a profitable player in the QSR sector of the Hospitality industry in Nigeria with great prospects and staff strength of over 1000 employees. Currently, our operations span across 17 locations in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria, with rapid expansion plans to penetrate more locations in the short to medium term.We are recruiting to fill the position below:Job Position: Procurement OfficerJob Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full timeJob Description
- The Prospective will plan, source, negotiate and purchase raw materials at the most preferable timing, deal terms and best price for the organisation needs whilst being compliant to organisation’s guiding principles and government regulations.
Responsibilities
- Monitor business demand to create a plan for replenishing inventory, sourcing the best suppliers, and making favorable purchases.
- Regularly evaluate and negotiate prices, specifications, and terms with suppliers to ensure the best options are available when needed.
- Track market trends and factors (like weather) affecting product prices, especially for strategic raw material purchases.
- Update product cost components regularly to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Follow SOPs when issuing purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and avoid disruptions.
- Coordinate with suppliers, transporters, and other parties to ensure smooth operations, including delivery and customs processes.
- Process necessary shipping documents and ensure timely arrival of goods for plant use.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- HND / B.Sc in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Second Class (upper division) or Upper credit is required.
- 1-2 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management
- Fluency in English and Hausa.
- Proficiency in procurement processes, negotiation techniques, and vendor management
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all aspects of work
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Location: Abuja, FCT
Job date: Sun, 02 Mar 2025 01:50:05 GMT