Purchasing Officer at a Supermarket - Eden Solutions and Resources Limited

Eden Solutions and Resources Limited - Our client, a large Supermarket chain in Abuja with Retail, Pharmacy, Bakery, and Butchery sections is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Purchasing Officer

Location: Wuye, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Details

• Our client is a large supermarket chain in Abuja with Retail, Pharmacy, Bakery, and Butchery sections require for immediate employment of Purchasing Officer
• The ideal candidate should possess the following ability viz Pricing ability, Quality detecting ability, Product features and functionality, Delivery timeline- Expertise and experience, Customer experience, and ability to scale with business growth.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all purchases, sourcing products and services for the store
• Responsible for evaluating vendor effectiveness and compliance ultimately.
• Manage overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of purchases for the store.
• Implement procurement strategies to maintain security of supply and optimum value for money.
• Perform all procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts
• Set policy and guidelines for delivering commercial and cost effective procuring process for the business.
• Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain best price and service.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals
• Analyze market and delivery trends so as to develop purchasing technologies and processes that support those trends.
• Identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.
• Conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost down and improvement opportunities.
• Review current processes for purchases and make recommendations where appropriate.
• Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in supply chain management, business administration, accounting or related field
• Proficient with the Microsoft Suite of Products including Excel, Word and Office required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a purchasing or procurement officer preferably in a store.

Salary 

• N100,000 - N 120,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
10th June, 2021.