Purchase Officer at African Industries Group (AIG)

African Industries Group (AIG) is a diversified global conglomerate with a legacy of 51 years of business excellence and sustainable growth. It is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It has been contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and industrial development and is equally committed towards the nurturing and development of the local community.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Purchase Officer

Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description 

• Candidate should know the requested material by the end-user
• Candidate should be aware of the requirement priority so that he can act on it.
• Prepare LPOs promptly to the vendor along with the delivery schedule
• Always confirm the specific required material before purchase
• Support the Purchase Manager in developing a robust procurement and vendor management system to support the strategic objectives of the Organization.
• Device and deploy useful sourcing strategies for the Organization.
• Evaluate suppliers, conduct interviews with vendors, negotiate supplier agreements, and manage supplier and vendor contracts
• Support in controlling spend and building a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs.
• Monitor company purchases, deliveries, and spends to determine if goods are defective or not meeting performance demands.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve procurement activities.
• Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls, and processes.
• Conducting product research and sourcing new suppliers and vendors
• Sourcing materials, goods, products, and services and negotiating the best or most cost-effective contracts and deals.
• Performing inventory inspections and reordering supplies and stock as necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc or equivalent in Purchasing and supply or other related field
• 3-5 years of experience in Procurement & Supply Chain
• Applicants should reside around Ikorodu
• Able to use MS Office tools such as MS Word, MS Excel, etc.
• Good Oral & Written Communication.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2024.