Procurement Officer at Zico Petroleum and Marketing Company Limited (ZPMCL)

Founded in 1986, Zico Petroleum and Marketing Company Limited (ZPMCL) has grown from a modest beginning into one of Nigeria’s foremost indigenous players in the downstream oil and gas sector. From our lubricant blending plant commissioned in 1994 with a capacity of over 1000 metric tons output monthly, we have steadily built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability.

The company evolved as the 1st Lubricant blending and manufacturing company in the South South of Nigeria with its plant located in Benin City, Edo State. Our journey has been defined by a clear vision — to be the pacesetter in lubricant manufacturing and petroleum marketing. Over the years, our products have gained recognition and approval from leading regulatory bodies, including the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) and the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Edo

Job Summary

• A procurement officer sources and acquires goods and services for an organization, ensuring cost-efficiency and quality through strategic planning, supplier negotiation, and contract management.
• Their responsibilities include evaluating suppliers, managing vendor relationships, overseeing purchasing activities, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supplier evaluation and management: Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers, negotiating contracts, and maintaining good supplier relationships.
• Strategic planning: Developing plans for purchasing equipment, services, and supplies to align with the company's long-term goals.
• Cost and quality control: Ensuring that purchases are cost-efficient and of high quality.
• Compliance and policy enforcement: Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures.
• Inventory and records management: Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Internal coordination: Working with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure smooth delivery of goods and services.

Skills and qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business or a related field, is often required.
• Business and analytical skills: A strong understanding of business operations, basic mathematics, and analytical thinking are essential.
• Communication and negotiation: Excellent communication and negotiation skills are crucial for dealing with suppliers.
• Attention to detail: A high level of attention to detail is necessary for managing contracts and records.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills are beneficial, especially for officers with supervisory duties.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2025.

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