Procurement Officer

About this role

The Label Store in Lagos is hiring a Procurement Officer to support its retail operations. The role focuses on sourcing goods and services, negotiating with vendors, processing purchase orders, coordinating deliveries, and ensuring products are available on time across supermarket branches. The candidate should be proactive, detail-oriented and well organised, with strong analytical skills and supplier relationship abilities. The job is based in Magodo, Lagos and requires managing cost efficiency, quality standards and compliance with procurement policies. The employer operates a retail business offering clothing, accessories and groceries and seeks someone to strengthen procurement and inventory processes.

What you would do

• Source and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, reliability and delivery performance
• Obtain and compare quotations from multiple vendors for competitive pricing
• Prepare and process purchase requisitions, purchase orders and procurement documentation
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and service agreements
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with inventory, warehouse and branch teams
• Track orders from placement to delivery and resolve supply or logistics issues
• Maintain procurement records, supplier databases, contracts and pricing schedules
• Conduct periodic supplier performance evaluations and suggest improvements
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, internal controls and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with finance to reconcile invoices, purchase orders and supplier payments

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Purchasing & Supply, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Accounting or related field
• Minimum of 2 years procurement or purchasing experience in retail supermarket, FMCG, wholesale or distribution
• Must reside in Magodo or within the Environs
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management and inventory coordination
• Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage multiple procurement activities
• High integrity, accountability and professionalism

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