About this role
A full-time Senior Procurement Officer role based in Lagos. The employer seeks an experienced professional to oversee procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure timely acquisition of goods and services at competitive costs. The role focuses on planning, sourcing, supplier management, cost optimisation, inventory coordination, compliance, and reporting. The position targets candidates with substantial procurement or supply chain experience and strong negotiation and data analysis skills.
What you would do
- Plan and execute procurement activities in line with budgets and timelines
- Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders
- Source, evaluate, select, and acquire goods and services
- Build and manage supplier relationships and monitor performance
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contracts
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage competitive bidding
- Monitor stock levels and coordinate with warehouse and operations
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and maintain records
- Prepare reports on expenditure, savings, supplier performance and orders
- Provide updates to management on procurement activities and outcomes
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics or related field
- Minimum of five years of relevant procurement or supply chain experience
- Proven experience in supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, cost optimisation and vendor management
- CIPS qualification or equivalent is an added advantage
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with procurement, inventory or ERP systems
- Ability to manage multiple procurement tasks and priorities
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain accuracy and integrity
- Knowledge of procurement procedures, inventory management and supplier evaluation
- Analytical and data interpretation skills
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