Procurement Officer – Agro Sourcing

About this role

Blume Nigeria Limited is seeking a procurement officer with a strong background in agro-commodity sourcing. The role involves identifying, sourcing and managing vendors for agricultural produce such as garri, garlic and ginger, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness and timely delivery. The position is based in Lagos and requires solid knowledge of local markets and supplier networks.

What you would do

• Identify and engage reliable vendors and aggregators for agro-commodities such as garri, garlic and ginger.
• Conduct regular market analysis to understand price trends, supply chain challenges and sourcing opportunities.
• Ensure timely procurement of goods in line with quality standards and budget.
• Negotiate favourable terms with suppliers and maintain long-term relationships.
• Manage the supplier database for the assigned territory and conduct periodic supplier capacity visits.
• Coordinate with internal teams including warehouse, logistics, finance and quality assurance.

What they are asking for

• OND/HND/BSc in Agriculture, Agribusiness, supply chain or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in agro-commodity sourcing or procurement within agriculture or FMCG.
• Proven field experience sourcing Garri, garlic, ginger or other agro-based raw materials.
• Excellent knowledge of local markets, supplier landscapes and pricing dynamics in Lagos, Ijebu-Ode, Abeokuta and/or Oyo.
• Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ability to travel frequently within assigned region(s).

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