Procurement Officer at Excel and Grace Consulting

Excel and Grace Consulting is a key player in financial & business consulting, providing financial advisory services to people and organizations in Nigeria. Endowed with seasoned Consultants in Human Capital Development, Business Development, Accounting, Operations Management, Project management, Banking, Marketing, Brand Development, and so many other fields, Excel and Grace has adequately positioned itself as a solution provider.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Industry: Hospitality
Work mode: Fulltime onsite

Job Description

• Research and evaluate potential vendors and suppliers.
• Request quotes and compare prices for maximum ROI.
• Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases.
• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiate appropriate contracts for pricing and supply.
• Examine and review products and supplies to ensure quality.
• Track incoming inventory, delivery arrival time, and note actual arrival time.
• Organize and update internal database of suppliers, delivery times, invoices, and quantity of supplies.
• Work with team members, supervisors, the Admin/HR, general manager and chef to develop future purchasing plans and source potential relationships with vendors.
• Analyze potential vendors and suppliers for future project needs.
• Ensure all deliveries contain all goods requested.
• Collaborate with financial team members on contracts, invoicing, and other financial matters.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage.
• Attend trade shows and exhibitions to stay up to date with industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of purchasing processes, policy, and systems.
• Proven work experience as a Purchasing Officer, Purchasing Agent, or similar role with minimum of 2 years.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to negotiate, establish, and process contracts.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail.
• Able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, and liaising with vendors).
• Hands-on experience with purchasing software.
• Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses.
• Negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of supply chain procedures.
• Preferably with experience in purchasing food items/ingredients.

Salary
N100,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.