Procurement Officer at Poka Ribs Native Kitchen and Lounge

Poka Ribs Native Kitchen and Lounge, an upscale restuatrant and lounge located in Asaba Delta State, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Asaba, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The role of the Procurement Officer is to develop purchasing guidelines for the Restaurant, establishing relationships with supply vendors, and ensuring that all purchasing procedures are being followed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for evaluating suppliers, products, and services, negotiating contracts, liaising with Accounts and ensuring that approved purchases are cost-efficient and of high quality.
• Ensures that the supplier is listed in Company’s list of approved suppliers.
• On time issue and follow up on purchase orders to the Restaurant’s vendors.
• Ensure that different specifications, brands, or alternative products must be specified when placing orders.
• Ensure goods are delivered on time and in excellent conditions.
• Follow up all commercial issues of quality problems and claims with the supplier's sales department.
• Ensure purchases, requested items and quantities are done according to Company policies.
• Ensure delivered products are cleared on time and delivered to designated departments with appropriate documentations.
• Ensure all necessary departments are on-ground to sight and receive products from the suppliers (as per policy).
• Liaise with Accounts for timely payment of vendors for delivered products.
• Ensuring that a transparent and responsive procurement process is implemented and maintained.
• Routine communication, coordination and planning with the relevant departments regarding the order and delivery of supplies.
• Submit weekly reports with updates on status of Company’s procurement.

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Procurement / Logistics, Social Science or related field.
• 2 - 3 years of experience as a Procurement Officer or in a similar position.
• Honest, team Minded, detail oriented and ability to retain product information.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Good written and oral communications skills (Must be able to develop and write reports).
• Disciplined, able to independently organize work, prioritize tasks, manage time and able to coach and support others.
• Good physical and mental strength to carry out duties under pressure.
• Good computer skills (MS Word, excel, PowerPoint, etc). Competency in database is an advantage.
• Any other skill necessary to perform the essential functions of procurement.

Salary
N60,000 - N70,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
12th May, 2023.