Procurement and Inventory Officer (Supermarket) at a Retail Company - Kinz Global Consult Limited

Kinz Global Consult Limited - Our client in the Retail market is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement and Inventory Officer (Supermarket)

Location: Ayobo - Ipaja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description
Procurement Management:

• Identify the type, quality and quantity of resources required based on up-to-date and accurate information.
• Conduct a rigorous tender, evaluation, and selection process, complying with organizational procedures to select suppliers which best meet the resource
• requirements of the change initiative and organization.
• Agree viable contracts and statements of work, including performance monitoring criteria, in line with organizational requirements.

Vendor Management:

• Establish the principles of a vendor agreement, balancing the interests of Polaris Bank and the vendor.
• Broaden the scope of existing agreements with vendors to increase the business benefit to both parties.
• Revise and approve contracts with major vendors to provide renovations, acquisition of specialized products or services etc.
• Very vast in managing most vendors and its resource personnel as regards vendor management and vendor negotiations.

Inventory Management:

• Implement inventory management best practices to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Minimize excess inventory and reduce carrying costs while preventing stockouts.
• Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and mitigate discrepancies.
• Implement a robust inventory tracking system to monitor stock levels, reorder points, and lead times.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast inventory requirements accurately, improving supply-demand alignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
• 3 - 5 years of cognate experience in a related role
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, and demonstrated ability to synthesize information from many sources.

Application Closing Date
11th March, 2024.