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Procurement Officer
About this role
A Procurement Officer is sought by Dangote Cement Plc in Lagos (Obajana, Kogi is stated but employer location is Lagos). The role involves developing purchasing strategies, maintaining supplier relationships, coordinating with internal teams on supply needs, and ensuring procurement activities meet legal and ethical standards. The officer will monitor market trends, analyse costs, manage contracts documentation, forecast demand with other departments, and prepare procurement reports for management. The position requires handling supplier negotiations, evaluating suppliers and ensuring compliance with company standards. Education and experience include a related degree and several years in procurement and supply chain management.
What you would do
- Conduct cost analysis and maintain procurement contracts documentation.
- Monitor and analyse market trends and supplier performance.
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with legal and ethical standards.
- Coordinate with departments to forecast demand and ensure timely delivery.
- Prepare procurement reports and presentations for management.
- Resolve issues related to procurement, including supplier disputes and order discrepancies.
- Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with organizational needs.
- Identify and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships to ensure compliance.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related discipline
- Post-graduate degree considered an advantage
- At least 5 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management
- Ability to work independently and multitask
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills
- Excellent analytical and report-writing abilities
- Proficiency in MS Office and procurement software
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