Procurement Officer at Farm Junction

Farm Junction is strategically positioned as a critical link between farmers and consumers, underscoring our commitment to enhancing farm-to-market connections. The goal is to ensure food security while providing healthy food options at affordable prices. This report outlines our current operational status, marketing strategies, competitive landscape, and financial overview.

Farm Junction's principal objective is to facilitate direct connections between farmers and consumers, thereby minimizing supply chain inefficiencies. Our mission is to make quality food accessible and affordable through strategic investments in the food value chain in Nigeria. By the end of 2025, we aim to expand our reach to a total of ten operational locations. Presently, we operate five outlets across strategic locations in Lagos State, focusing primarily on wholesale distributions of fresh produce, grains, proteins, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs), and Demiller Farms products; we also have some room for retailpurchases.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Researching and evaluating suppliers to find the best deals.
• Negotiating contracts and pricing with vendors.
• Ensuring timely procurement of goods and services.
• Managing inventory levels to avoid shortages or overstocking.
• Monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues.
• Preparing purchase orders and maintaining procurement records.

Requirements

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of supply chain and procurement processes.
• Familiarity with procurement software and tools.
• Bachelor's Degree / HND / OND with 1 - 10 years experience.

Salary
N100,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
21st February, 2025.