Procurement Officer at AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited

AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited has a vision to be the market leader in the Day Old Chicks market; through exceptional quality products and services that will guarantee profitable poultry farming. The Company produces high-quality Day-Old Chicks and Point of Cage Pullets. Over the years, we have remained focused on our main objective to produce high quality chicks, in a highly hygienic environment leveraging innovative solutions grounded in Research and Development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities 
Sourcing Suppliers:

• Identify potential suppliers and conduct market research to assess their capabilities, pricing, and quality.
• Develop and maintain a qualified supplier database.
• Collaborate with the sourcing team to evaluate and select suppliers based on predefined criteria.

Vendor Negotiations:

• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure advantageous terms and conditions.
• Ensure that procurement contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Work with the legal department, if necessary, to review and finalize contracts.

Purchase Order Processing:

• Create and manage purchase orders for goods and services.
• Verify purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure timely approval and processing of purchase orders.

Cost Control:

• Monitor and analyze procurement costs and trends.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Negotiate bulk purchase discounts where applicable.

Quality Assurance:

• Collaborate with quality control and assurance teams to ensure that procured goods and services meet established quality standards.
• Address and resolve quality issues with suppliers promptly

Inventory Management:

• Coordinate with the inventory management team to ensure that stock levels are maintained within defined parameters.
• Monitor inventory turnover and obsolescence.
• Implement inventory control measures to minimize losses.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
• Stay informed about relevant industry regulations and ensure adherence.
• Assist in audits related to procurement activities.

Reporting:

• Generate and analyze procurement reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare regular reports for management to review procurement activities, cost savings, and potential risks.

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Address supplier concerns and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Evaluate supplier performance regularly.

Sustainability and Ethics:

• Promote sustainable procurement practices and ethical sourcing.
• Consider environmental and social responsibility in procurement decisions.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in revant fields.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.