Procurement Manager at Prohuman Capital Consulting

Prohuman Capital Consulting is a dynamic HR consulting firm dedicated to empowering organizations with comprehensive human resources expertise and strategic guidance. Founded on the principle that exceptional talent management drives business success, we partner with companies to navigate their most complex HR challenges and unlock their human capital potential. Our reach extends to companies in and around West Africa, where we do business with diverse organizations seeking strategic HR solutions. At Prohuman Capital Consulting, we believe that every organization is unique. Our consultative approach begins with understanding your specific business context, industry dynamics, and organizational culture. We then develop customized solutions that are practical, implementable, and measurable.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective

• The Procurement Manager will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing and procurement strategies that ensure the timely, cost-effective, and quality-driven acquisition of fresh produce, food products, packaging materials, and operational supplies.
• The role requires building strong supplier relationships, negotiating favorable contracts, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and maintaining uninterrupted supply to support the organization's commitment to delivering fresh, high-quality products to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers for fresh produce, food products, packaging materials, and other operational needs.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and service level agreements to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, distributors, manufacturers, and other key suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular evaluations to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance.
• Coordinate procurement activities with warehouse, quality control, finance, and operations teams to ensure uninterrupted stock availability.
• Forecast purchasing needs based on demand trends, inventory levels, and seasonal availability.
• Ensure all purchased products comply with food safety regulations, company quality standards, and applicable legal requirements.
• Monitor market trends, commodity prices, and supplier risks to identify opportunities and mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Prepare purchase orders, procurement reports, supplier performance reports, and expenditure analyses.
• Manage procurement budgets and ensure cost-effective purchasing without compromising quality.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and audit requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team to improve operational efficiency and supplier management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing & Supply, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably within FMCG, agriculture, retail, food production, or fresh produce.
• Professional certification, such as CIPS, CIPSMN, or a related procurement qualification, is an added advantage.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical, budgeting, and cost management abilities.
• Good understanding of inventory management and supply chain operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement or ERP software.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make sound procurement decisions under pressure.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: prohumancapitalinfodesk@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.