• Application Deadline: Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Procurement Officer (Furniture Manufacturing)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ilupeju


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Description

• We are looking to engage the services of a Procurement Officer, whose has prior experience in a furniture manufacturing company.

Job Summary

• To oversee purchases and develop new contracts


• To procure high-quality and cost-efficient supplies for the organization.


• To follow procurement procedures, maintain an updated list of inventory and incoming purchases and supplies


• Monitor business trends and product availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times


• Nurture relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for company


• Identify and research potential new suppliers

Task Complexities

• Responsible to source, negotiate and purchase materials from both local and foreign vendors


• Maintain accurate records of purchases and pricing


• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers


• Making professional decisions in a fast-paced environment


• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data


• Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply and price options


• Develop plans for purchasing equipment, services and supplies


• Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts


• Ensure products and supplies are durable and of high quality


• Create and maintain inventory of all incoming and current supplies


• Maintain and update list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times and potential future development


• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality standards, delivery time & best prices and ensure all the criteria are met according to the organizational requirements and expectation


• Implementing internal procurement strategies to cater to high delivery and short lead time requirements


• Working with team members and Head of Procurement to complete duties as needed

Core Working Relationships

• Store Team


• Technical Team


• Production Team


• Logistics


• Finance Team

Requirements

• First Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related field.


• Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Navision experience is a plus


• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy and systems


• Two (2) years previous experience as a procurement officer in a furniture manufacturing company


• Sound knowledge of the Company’s products and services


• Expert knowledge of the Microsoft Packages


• Ability to negotiate, establish and administer contracts

Key Job Attributes

Generic:

• Analytical and quantitative decision-making skill


• Oral and written communication skills


• Problem-solving and Creativity


• Ability to Multitask


• Ability to work with a team


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision


• Proactivity and Innovation


• Integrity/Discipline


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Excellent negotiation skills.