Vendor Relationship Management Officer at Fort Knox Outsourcing

Fort Knox Outsourcing was set up to cater to the growing need of businesses in Nigeria to reap the economic, strategic and operational benefits offered by outsourcing. We act as a “Third Party Service Provider” that Source, Select, and Second employment ready workforce in line with client specifications to meet their talent needs as quickly as possible!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Vendor Relationship Management Officer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Supply Chain Management
Work Mode: Onsite

Key Responsibilities
Contract Management:

• Negotiate and manage contracts for products and services
• Prepare, review, and update contractual agreements
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Manage contract breaches and resolve issues promptly
• Serve as liaison between the company and external contractors

Vendor Management:

• Negotiate with vendors to achieve best pricing and delivery timelines
• Conduct vendor performance evaluations and ensure quality standards are met
• Maintain and update vendor database
• Drive Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and ensure compliance
• Monitor contractor performance and enforce disciplinary actions where necessary

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure vendors meet required certifications and HSE standards
• Conduct periodic audits and compliance checks
• Collaborate with internal teams to design vendor training programs

Commercial & Financial Coordination:

• Follow up on vendor payments with finance and internal stakeholders
• Manage vendor invoicing and resolve payment-related issues

Reporting & Continuous Improvement:

• Prepare monthly vendor performance reports
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and cost reduction
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• HND or B.Sc in Management Sciences or related field
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc) is an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years experience in vendor management, procurement, or supply chain
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, and logistics
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and organizational ability
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and contract documentation
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Salary
N360,000 / Month

Application Closing Date
30th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@fortknoxoutsourcing.com using the Job Title and Location as subject of the mail.