Procurement Officer

Responsibilities:

Receive, review, and process approved purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Source and evaluate reliable suppliers and obtain competitive quotations. Compare prices, negotiate favorable terms, and identify cost-saving opportunities. Place orders and monitor deliveries to ensure timely and accurate fulfilment. Verify that purchased goods and services meet required specifications and quality standards. Maintain accurate records of requisitions, quotations, purchase orders, suppliers, invoices, and deliveries. Build and manage strong supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance. Coordinate with Finance, Operations, Production, Stores, Administration, and other departments. Monitor stock and purchasing requirements to support timely replenishment and prevent stock-outs. Resolve purchasing, supplier, quality, and delivery issues promptly. Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, approval processes, and ethical standards.Maintain confidentiality and report any suspected irregularities or conflicts of interest.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree or HND in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. 2–5 years' relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management. Experience in supplier sourcing, quotation analysis, negotiation, order processing, and supplier management.Strong knowledge of purchasing procedures and documentation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with purchasing/inventory management systems is an advantage.

Key Skills:

Strong negotiation and communication skills Excellent organization and attention to detail Good numerical and analytical abilities Strong supplier relationship management Problem-solving and decision-making skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Commercial awareness and cost-consciousness Strong follow-up and coordination skills High integrity, accountability, and professionalism

KPI:

Performance will be measured based on:

Cost savings and purchasing efficiency Timely processing of purchase requests On-time delivery performance Quality and specification compliance Supplier performance Documentation accuracy Compliance with purchasing policies Internal responsiveness and service Effective resolution of purchasing issues