Procurement Manager – Raw Materials at Cormart Nigeria Limited

Cormart Nigeria Limited is one of the leading chemical and food raw materials companies in Nigeria. Since its inception in 1980, it has been on the forefront of production, importation, stocking and distribution of chemicals and other raw materials. We provide premium products and services across the paint, confectionaries, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food and beverage industries.

With cutting edge and cost effective products and solutions, Cormart represents the business interests of top multinational companies who wish to do business in Nigeria. Cormart is committed to the continuous increase of local production and expansion of its products range.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Manager - Raw Materials

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Sourcing and Purchasing:

• Execute assigned procurement activities in line with the company’s purchasing policies, operational requirements and in alignment with the head of department guidance and strategy.
• Source and compare suppliersindustrial chemical , food grade chemical , pharmaceutical Chemicals and food raw materialsin line with product specifications, safety requirements, operational needs.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations, perform supplier assessments, and recommend vendors based on price, quality, and delivery capabilities.
• Raise purchase orders and follow through with vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.

Vendor and Supplier Engagement:

• Liaise with approved vendors and develop tactical relationships to support quality, delivery, and pricing expectations.
• Track and document vendor performance to support periodic evaluation and improvement initiatives.
• Assist in vendor negotiations as delegated by the Head of Procurement.

Inventory and Supply Coordination:

• Collaborate with the production team to ensure sufficient raw material availability without overstocking.
• Support the monitoring of procurement lead times and delivery schedules to prevent stockouts and delays.

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure that all sourced food, pharmaceutical, industrial chemicals and Food raw materials comply with relevant regulatory, safety, and quality standards (e.g., NAFDAC, SON, HACCP)

Administrative Support and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate and organized procurement records including supplier contracts, specifications, safety data sheets (SDS), and purchase documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier contracts, delivery notes, purchase orders, and other procurement documentation.
• Provide timely procurement status updates to the Head of Procurement and relevant stakeholders.

Market Research and Analysis:

• Monitor price trends, material availability, and supply market dynamics for industrial and food chemicals
• Escalate to relevant stakeholders, critical market changes or supply chain issues that may impact production or delivery schedules.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Chemistry or any related discipline.
• Experience: 4–5 years of relevant experience in industrial chemical, food-grade chemical, pharmaceutical Chemicals, and food raw materials manufacturing or distribution environment.

Industry Knowledge:

• Understanding of chemical material specifications, handling, and storage protocols.
• Knowledge of procurement compliance related to food safety and chemical regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Strong procurement and negotiation skills
• Effective vendor relationship management
• High attention to detail and regulatory compliance
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Good knowledge of Microsoft tools (Excel and PowerPoint) and ERP- Navision will be added advantage.
• Solid analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively under supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Commercial acumen and cost-awareness.

Application Closing Date
13th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: career.cormart@clicktgi.net using the Job Title as the subject of the email.