Procurement and Sourcing Officer at APEX Restaurant

Apex Restaurant is a fast food restaurant located in Wuse 2, Abuja.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement and Sourcing Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Senior Business Development Manager
Industry: Food Procurement & Distribution (Restaurants and Individual Consumers)

Job Purpose

• The Procurement and Sourcing Officer will be responsible for overseeing the sourcing, purchasing, and supply of foodstuffs for the company.
• The role ensures cost-effective procurement of high-quality products, effective supplier relationship management, and efficient inventory flow to meet the needs of both restaurant and individual customers.

Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Sourcing:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure a continuous supply of fresh and quality foodstuffs at competitive prices.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with local farmers, wholesalers, and other suppliers.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and supply conditions to optimise purchasing decisions.
• Establish and maintain supplier contracts and agreements.

Supplier & Vendor Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with reliable suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance regularly based on quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Onboard new suppliers to improve quality and reduce costs.

Inventory & Stock Control:

• Collaborate with warehouse and sales teams to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Minimize wastage and spoilage through proper demand forecasting and storage planning.
• Ensure timely replenishment to avoid stockouts.

Cost Management & Compliance:

• Support the Business and Procurement Manager to develop and manage procurement budgets.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Track and report procurement performance against KPIs like cost savings, supplier delivery rate, and spoilage levels.

Operational & Strategic Support:

• Provide support to streamline procurement processes to enhance efficiency.
• Contribute to overall business strategy by aligning procurement decisions with company growth objectives.
• Support sales teams by ensuring consistent product availability.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Procurement cost savings vs. budget.
• Supplier on-time delivery rate.
• Food spoilage/wastage rate.
• Stock turnover rate.
• Number of out-of-stock incidents.
• Customer complaints related to procurement quality.

Qualifications & Experience

• HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is an added advantage.
• 2-5years’ experience in procurement, preferably in FMCG, agriculture, or food distribution.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian food markets, commodity pricing, and supply chain dynamics.
• Proven negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills.
• Familiarity with procurement software/ERP systems is an advantage.
• Ability to speak Hausa is an added advantage

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong analytical and cost management abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Working Conditions:

• Regular visits to local markets, farms, and supplier sites.
• Combination of office and fieldwork.
• May require occasional travel across regions in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
20th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@vestatesng.com using "Procurement" as the subject of the email