Procurement Officer at Trainlance

Trainlance is a group of experienced marketing and operations professionals. We specialize in finding and matching talents with the right job opportunities. We’ve built a network of pre-screened candidates in entry and mid-level marketing and operations roles.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer

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

Job Description

• Ensure goods purchased are in accordance with specified requirements and match given specifications.
• Advise on methods to improve receiving, storing, inventory and distributing materials and supplies; and maintain stock control records.
• Verify quantities of goods delivered, inspect for damage; and sign delivery tags
• Warehousing and inventory control
• Prepare and maintain records concerning the receipt and issuance of materials
• Confer with user departments and provide cost information for budgeting purposes
• Negotiate for favorable terms for purchase, e.g. discounts and credit, and follow up with the Finance Department to ensure that payments are made to the suppliers promptly.
• Ensure goods purchased are delivered to the appropriate location and/or person(s) in a timely manner, providing continuous feedback to the Procurement and Logistics Manager
• Receive delivery of materials into the store
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HND / B.Sc. in relevant fields.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant procurement experience specifically in a supermarket
• Excellent sourcing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of established storekeeping procedures, including receiving, storing, and issuing materials and supplies, and of standard inventory methods and techniques.
• Well developed computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft office suites.
• Ability to maintain a computer inventory control system and analyze pertinent factors such as usage patterns, stock availability, shelf life related to stocking minimum and maximum levels.
• Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis.
• Resourceful in gathering and providing information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.