• Application Deadline: Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Purchasing Manager/Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification


• Experience 6 - 12 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

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  Reviewing, comparing and analysing products and services to be purchased.

  
  


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  Managing inventories, maintaining accurate purchase, and pricing records.

  
  


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  Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.

  
  


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  Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.

  
  


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  Works with vendors to schedule shipping and delivery times.

  
  


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  Enter order details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases.

  
  


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  Receive orders, verify that the correct items and amounts have been delivered, and properly store the material.

  
  


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  Verify current inventory levels and keep records to prevent inventory gaps.

  
  


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  Verify that product information, shipping information, cost and delivery dates are all correct before obtaining authorization to place an order.

  
  


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  Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of supplies and equipment; conducts cost/quality comparisons prior to submitting requests to the General Coordinator.

  
  


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  Confers with officials from all facility units to determine purchasing needs and specifications.

  
  


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  Research, evaluate prospective suppliers, maintains contact with vendors regarding orders and merchandise, new products, market conditions, and trends; coordinates purchasing from on-site vendors not associated with university procurement operations.

  
  


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  Receives, inspects, and distributes merchandise to appropriate individuals; files damage claims with freight companies or vendors.

  
  


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  Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices.

  
  


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  Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage.

  
  


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  Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.

  
  


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  Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.

  
  


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  Perform other task as assigned.

  
  

Competency and Technical Skills Required

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  BSc degree in or business administration or supply chain management

  
  


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  Proven working experience as a Purchasing Manager/officer.

  
  


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  Good and Vast Knowledge of procurement processes, policies and procedures.

  
  


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  Talent in negotiations and networking.

  
  


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  Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers

  
  


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  Proven experience managing supply chain operations.

  
  


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  Experience using supply chain management software and tools, including Oracle etc.

  
  


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  In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.

  
  


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  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).

  
  


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  Highly organized and detail-oriented.

  
  


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  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  
  


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  Good time management and organizational skills.