Purchasing Officer at H-CUE Catering Services Nigeria Limited

H-CUE Catering Services Nigeria Limited is an indigenous and newly established hospitality company with experienced and qualified management staff that is determined to provide outstanding standards and cost effective services to clients across a diverse range of industries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Purchasing Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Description

• Monitor vendors for quality, service and price through standard purchasing specifications.
• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors, suppliers and community partners.
• Minimum of three independent genuine quotations.
• Secure products and services at the best possible pricing without compromising on quality or service.
• Ensure requisitions are properly approved before purchases are made.
• Receive, verify accuracy and quality of orders before confirming receipt and contacting suppliers of incomplete deliveries and follow up to verify / confirm future delivery expectations.
• Follow and ensure minimal lead times for deliveries as per the LPOs.
• Ensure all the buying targets are met.
• Keep accurate records of all purchases made and prepare relevant purchasing reports.
• Ensure a safe and sanitary environment adhering to industry standards for all materials storage areas.
• To assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and whole-life costing.
• Coordinating with the delivery team and following up on delays or orders that have been rescheduled.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Management or any equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in related industry.
• Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding and cost breakdown.
• Able to add value, reduce costs and input to business improvements.
• A good understanding of the retail market.
• Be able to meet strict and dynamic deadlines

Application Closing Date
15th July, 2024