Assistant Purchasing Officer Full Time

Job Title: Assistant Purchasing Officer

Location: Orchid Road, Osapa – Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Assistant Purchasing Officer to be responsible for selecting and purchasing quality products for our business.
• Your responsibilities will include assist in processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, creating and maintaining an inventory, quality assurance, and liaising with inventory teams and management.
• The Assistant Purchasing Officer will work with staff across departments to forecast the needs of the business and make purchase decisions based on demand.
• The Assistant Purchasing officer should be analytically minded and possess excellent negotiating skills to secure the best prices according to budget.
• Knowledge of sales and marketing principles is advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research, select, and purchase quality products and materials.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing.
• Process requisitions and update management on the status of orders.
• Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.
• Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
• Coordinate with the inventory team, management, and stockroom as required.
• Assess the quality of stock received and escalate any discrepancies to suppliers and management.
• Preparing plans and sourcing for the purchase of merchandise such as groceries, household, items, cosmetics, beverages, etc.
• Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
• Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.

Requirements

• Minimum of HND in Social Sciences or a relevant course.
• Numeracy and data accuracy
• Vast knowledge of Lagos manufacturing and supplier vendors
• Critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Occasional domestic travel.
• Proficiency in RetailMan, Microsoft Excel, and purchasing software.
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Supervisory and management experience.
• Attention to detail.

Salary
N1,200,000- N1,440,000 annually.

Application Closing Date
10th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.