Procurement Officer at a Fashion House - Amani Advisory Limited

Amani Advisory Limited - Our client is a fashion house based in Eleganza, Lagos, that specializes in designing and creating attainable ready-to-wear and bespoke outfits.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer 

Location: Eleganza, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• In this role, you will oversee sourcing, purchasing, and inventory management to ensure seamless and cost-effective production workflows.
• This role requires strong knowledge of fashion materials and components, excellent vendor coordination, and meticulous record-keeping to support the timely delivery of premium garments.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase high-quality fabrics, trims, embellishments, and production materials.
• Evaluate supplier performance, build strong vendor relationships (local and international), and maintain an approved vendor list.
• Ensure compliance with budgetary constraints and cost optimization without compromising quality.
• Prepare purchase orders and track delivery timelines to avoid production delays.
• Work with design and production teams to understand and anticipate material needs.
• Monitor stock levels of all production materials and finished goods; implement timely restocking procedures.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory database (manual or software-based).
• Conduct regular physical inventory checks, reconcile discrepancies, and generate inventory reports.
• Organize storage systems to ensure proper categorization, labeling, and easy retrieval of materials.
• Track usage rates of materials to forecast needs and prevent overstocking or shortages.
• Implement inventory control measures to reduce waste, damage, and loss.
• Collaborate with the production team to align material availability with the production schedule.
• Provide updates to management on material availability, usage trends, and risks affecting production.
• Maintain comprehensive records of procurement transactions, inventory movements, and material consumption.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports on procurement costs, inventory status, supplier performance, and material wastage.

Qualifications

• BSc / HND qualification in Fashion Production, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in fashion production or procurement, preferably in high-end / wedding / asoebi / couture fashion.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and embellishment techniques.
• Proven experience managing vendors and suppliers.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and time management skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production management software/tools.
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for quality.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage several production timelines simultaneously.

Salary
N150,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to: talent@amaniadvisory.com using the job title as the subject of the email.