Logistics Analyst / Buyer

About this role

A full‑time Logistics Analyst / Buyer role based in Lagos, focusing on sourcing suppliers, obtaining quotes, analysing procurement and logistics costs, and coordinating the delivery of materials and equipment for projects. The position supports the organisation’s procurement, purchasing, logistics coordination, and supply chain management activities, while monitoring supplier performance and maintaining procurement records. It requires working closely with suppliers, transporters, warehouse staff, and project teams to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries aligned with budgets and schedules.

What you would do

• Coordinate transportation and delivery of materials and equipment to project sites and other locations.
• Monitor delivery schedules and track movement of purchased goods.
• Escalate delivery delays, damaged goods, shortages, and other disruptions to the supervisor.
• Maintain delivery documentation such as delivery notes and goods received notes.
• Monitor logistics service providers against agreed delivery schedules and service levels.
• Liaise with suppliers, transporters, warehouse personnel and project teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Identify and resolve logistics delays and transportation challenges with relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare reports on purchasing activities, outstanding orders, delivery performance, and procurement expenditure.
• Analyze supplier quotations, historical prices, lead times, and logistics costs to identify savings.
• Maintain procurement and logistics trackers and provide visibility into purchasing and delivery status.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, Purchasing and Supply, Transport Management, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, logistics, supply chain operations, inventory management or related fields.
• Experience analysing supplier quotations, monitoring purchase orders, coordinating deliveries, and preparing procurement reports.
• Knowledge of procurement cost analysis, supplier evaluation, inventory control, and stock reconciliation.
• Familiarity with procurement documentation and supplier management processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, lookups, PivotTables) and data analysis; experience with ERP systems is an advantage.
• Understanding of procurement policies, supplier sourcing practices, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working in or with construction, engineering, or project-based environments is advantageous.

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