Procurement Officer
Full time
at Excel and Grace Consulting
in
Nigeria
Posted on May 8, 2024
Job details
Job title : Procurement Officer jobs in Lagos Job Location : Lagos Deadline : May 16, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Job Description
- Research and evaluate potential vendors and suppliers.
- Request quotes and compare prices for maximum ROI.
- Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases.
- Create and maintain good relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Negotiate appropriate contracts for pricing and supply.
- Examine and review products and supplies to ensure quality.
- Track incoming inventory, delivery arrival time, and note actual arrival time.
- Organize and update internal database of suppliers, delivery times, invoices, and quantity of supplies.
- Work with team members, supervisors, the Admin/HR, general manager and chef to develop future purchasing plans and source potential relationships with vendors.
- Analyze potential vendors and suppliers for future project needs.
- Ensure all deliveries contain all goods requested.
- Collaborate with financial team members on contracts, invoicing, and other financial matters.
- Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed.
- Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage.
- Attend trade shows and exhibitions to stay up to date with industry trends.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field preferred.
- Solid knowledge and understanding of purchasing processes, policy, and systems.
- Proven work experience as a Purchasing Officer, Purchasing Agent, or similar role with minimum of 2 years.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to negotiate, establish, and process contracts.
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
- Accurate and precise attention to detail.
- Able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, and liaising with vendors).
- Hands-on experience with purchasing software.
- Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses.
- Negotiation skills.
- Good understanding of supply chain procedures.
- Preferably with experience in purchasing food items/ingredients.
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