Procurement & Purchasing Executive

Salary: Competitive

Job Title: Procurement & Purchasing Executive

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description:

Manage procurement activities, vendor relationships, sourcing and purchasing operations to ensure cost efficiency, quality, accountability and timely availability of operational resources. The role will also support procurement planning, vendor compliance, inventory coordination and purchasing governance.

Source and procure goods, materials, equipment and services across departments

Identify reliable and cost-effective vendors and suppliers

Conduct market surveys and price comparisons

Manage vendor onboarding, documentation and compliance

Process purchase requests in line with approval protocols

Coordinate procurement activities with Finance and requesting departments

Negotiate pricing and favorable commercial terms with vendors

Monitor procurement costs, budgets and savings opportunities

Coordinate inventory requirements and replenishment planning

Maintain procurement records, invoices, quotations and supporting documents

Prepare procurement reports, vendor analysis and purchasing summaries

Support urgent procurement requirements for branches and field operations

Ensure timely delivery and availability of procured items

Ensure adherence to procurement policies and procedures

Identify procurement risks and escalate compliance concerns

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics or a related discipline

3–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, inventory or supply chain operations

Strong procurement and vendor management experience

Good understanding of purchasing controls and accountability

Strong negotiation, analytical and cost-management skills

Excellent organizational and documentation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting tools

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple requests

Experience in logistics, transportation or service-based organizations is an advantage

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