IO Furniture is Nigeria’s premier interior design and furniture manufacturing company, offering bespoke solutions and high-quality craftsmanship across residential, commercial, and retail sectors. Our retail brand, PIQIT, delivers stylish, affordable furniture to a growing customer base seeking modern living.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Procurement Officer
Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting Line: Head, Operations / Supply Chain Manager
Job Summary
- The Procurement Officer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, components, and services required for furniture manufacturing operations.
- The role ensures cost efficiency, quality assurance, vendor reliability, and timely availability of materials to support production schedules and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:
- Source and evaluate suppliers for raw materials (wood, fittings, fabrics, hardware, finishes, etc.)
- Obtain competitive quotations and conduct cost benchmarking to ensure best value
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with vendors
- Develop and maintain a reliable supplier database.
Vendor Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
- Conduct periodic vendor performance evaluations (cost, quality, delivery reliability)
- Identify and onboard alternative suppliers to mitigate supply risks.
Inventory & Cost Control:
- Collaborate with store and production teams to monitor inventory levels and prevent stock-outs or overstocking
- Ensure procurement aligns with approved budgets and cost targets
- Track market price trends and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
Purchase Order & Documentation Management:
- Raise and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner
- Ensure proper documentation of all procurement transactions
- Maintain up-to-date procurement records and reporting trackers.
Quality Assurance & Compliance:
- Ensure all procured materials meet required specifications and quality standards
- Work closely with QA/QC and production teams to resolve material issues
- Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and ethical standards.
Logistics & Delivery Coordination:
- Follow up on orders to ensure timely delivery to site/factory
- Coordinate with logistics providers for efficient transportation of goods
- Resolve delivery discrepancies and supplier-related issues promptly.
Reporting & Analysis:
- Prepare periodic procurement reports (cost analysis, vendor performance, savings achieved)
- Provide data-driven insights to support management decision-making.
Required Skills:
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- High level of integrity and accountability
- Excellent analytical and cost management capabilities
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Proactive problem-solving approach
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and ERP systems.
Education and Experience
- B.Sc. or HND in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related fields
- 3–4 years’ experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment (preferably furniture or related industry)
- Proven track record in cost control, vendor negotiation, and sourcing.
Core Working Relationships / Interfaces:
- Production Team
- Design & Technical Team
- Projects Team
- Finance/Accounts Team
- Store/Warehouse Team
- Vendors and Suppliers
- Logistics & Transport Partners.
Task Complexities:
- The Procurement Officer shall operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment requiring strong commercial judgment, vendor management expertise, and cost control discipline.
- The role demands balancing quality, cost, and timelines while ensuring transparency and compliance with company policies.
Personal Attributes:
- Integrity and transparency
- Proactivity and initiative
- Strong sense of ownership and responsibility
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Team-oriented mindset with a results-driven approach.
Application Closing Date
31st May, 2026.
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