We are recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Procurement and Local Imports Officer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
- Understand departments’ procurement needs and create procurement plans to meet the organization requirements
- Identify and evaluate potential domestic and international suppliers, to ensure the procurement of quality products at competitive prices
- Prepare and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and procedures
- Monitor and manage inventory levels, ensuring optimal maintenance of stock levels and minimize obsolete and excess inventory
- Ensure that procured products and materials meet required quality standards and specifications
- Implement cost-saving strategies – bulk purchasing, vendor consolidation, and efficient shipping methods
- Maintain accurate procurement records- invoices purchase orders, contracts, and shipping documentation
- Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities, costs, and performance metrics to management
- Stay updated on importation laws, regulations, and trade policies, and ensure that all import-related activities comply with relevant legal requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degrees in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field
- Certifications in procurement or supply chain management is a plus
- Proven experience in procurement and importation, with a strong understanding of international trade, customs procedures, and import regulations.
- Familiarity with procurement software and tools, including ERP systems
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
- Attention to detail, communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and other relevant software
- Knowledge of industry-specific procurement practices and trends
- Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and make informed procurement decisions.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note: Qualified candidates who possess the right competencies and are confident to fulfill our experience for this role should send their CV.
Job Features
Job Category | Procurement Officer |