Procurement Officer at Omas Commodities Resources Nigeria Limited

Omas Commodities Resources Nigeria Limited is a mission-driven cocoa company of over 3 decades committed to building a more sustainable and inclusive cocoa value chain. Rooted in agricultural sustainability, ethical sourcing and environmental stewardship. OMAS works directly with smallholder farmers to improve livelihoods, promote agroforestry practices, and ensure traceable, high-quality cocoa production. By integrating innovation, transparency, and sustainability, OMAS is redefining how cocoa is grown, traded, and enjoyed while creating lasting impact from farm to final product.

The Cocoa Procurement Officer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, managing and procuring high-quality cocoa beans in line with the company’s operational needs and sustainability goals. This role ensures a steady and cost-effective supply of cocoa, builds strong relationships with farmers/suppliers, and ensures compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing practices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Akure, Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• A relationship builder who is intentional in developing and maintaining strong relationships with cocoa farmers, cooperatives, agents and stakeholder management.
• Help to source and procure cocoa beans according to quality specifications and volume requirements.
• Ensures negotiations, contracts and purchase agreements to optimize cost, quality and supply security to achieve the best value for the company. Someone who is up to date on market trends, pricing for quick procurement decisions.
• He/ she must be able to conduct farm and supplier visits to ensure quality control, traceability, and compliance with sustainability and ethical sourcing policies (e.g., Rainforest Alliance).
• A pro-active individual that can work closely with quality control teams to sample and assess cocoa bean quality.
• Must be familiar with office tools and procurement software that can be used for report writing, accurate record keeping of purchase, contracts, and supplier documentation.
• Ensures coordination of logistics and transportation of cocoa from source to the Warehouse.
• He/ she must be able to Collaborate with finance and supply chain teams for budgeting, payments, and inventory planning.
• Ensure procurement activities adhere to local and international trade regulations.

Qualification and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, Agribusiness, Supply Chain Management, or any related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in agricultural procurement, preferably in cocoa or similar commodities.
• In-depth knowledge of cocoa markets, supply chains, and quality standards.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills e.g., Problem-solving and adaptability
• Ability to work independently and travel frequently to sourcing regions.
• Proficiency in MS Office and procurement management systems.
• Familiarity with sustainable sourcing standards and certification schemes is a plus.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Yoruba language in cocoa-growing regions is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
18th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume, a Cover letter highlighting relevant experience, and two references to: hr@omascrnl.com using "Procurement Officer" as the subject of the mail.