Procurement Analyst at the Place (Smackers Limited)

The Place is a fast growing, world class, and dynamic, multi-billion Nigerian conglomerates, established and managed by a team of professionals with decades of management consulting and accounting experience/ training from Arthur Andersen (now KPMG in Nigeria). We are a profitable player in the QSR sector of the Hospitality industry in Nigeria with great prospects and staff strength of over 1000 employees. Currently, our operations span across 17 locations in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria, with rapid expansion plans to penetrate more locations in the short to medium term.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Analyst

Location: Wuse, Abuja
Job type: Full-time

Objective

• To conduct research on our products and processes giving priority to identified problematic products proffering solutions or suggestions on products, sources and best procurement practices as well as handle other assigned procurement issues.
• Problematic products and their current sources.

Frozen Foods (Imports):

• Our top priorities are:
  • Croaker
  • Titus
  • Shrimps
  • Turkey wings
  • Gizzard
  • Calamari
  • Sausages
  • Basmati rice
  • Can items

Work Scope
Research:

• Carry out research on company products giving priority to  frozen food imports .
• Identify and work with institutes in areas of research, preservation, ways to improve on products and any other issues that may arise with our products.
• Help to identify right supply sources/manufacturer for all products and additional ones for both local and foreign purchases.
• Analyze data to identify problematic areas and proffer solution to key procurement issues involving products mentioned above and more.
• Evaluate market trends regarding our products and advise on ways to reduce purchase cost and get good quality products at
• Work with relevant units to develop requirements and standard for our products and procurement unit

Procurement:

• Handle assigned requisitions from outlets particularly  for the items mentioned above  

Weekly / Monthly Report:

• To send detailed weekly slash monthly report to line manager

Qualifications

• A good First Degree in any relevant discipline
• Minimum of 2 Years experience in a professional service/research institute
• Relevant research and process review in the hospitality industry will be an added advantage.
• Can do attitude with strong problem solving and leadership skills.

Application Closing Date
4th December, 2024.