Contract and Procurement Specialist at First Excelsia

Annual Net Remuneration: ₦5.5M - ₦9M

Our client, a leading fashion house, is seeking a results-driven Contract & Procurement Specialist to develop and execute its contract and procurement strategies, delivering value within expected timelines and budgets.

This role involves negotiating contracts with vendors, managing commercial agreements, and sourcing and pre-qualifying suitable suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contract strategies aligned with business objectives 
• Manage end-to-end tender processes, including documentation and bidder evaluation 
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including commercial terms and risk allocation 
• Coordinate contract execution, tracking, and compliance with timelines 
• Maintain accurate contract records, documentation, and reporting 
• Source, pre-qualify, and evaluate vendors and suppliers 
• Conduct supplier due diligence and comparative analysis of bids 
• Monitor vendor performance and support resolution of contractual issues 
• Oversee procurement processes from sourcing to delivery (procure-to-pay) 
• Ensure purchase orders align with budgets and agreed terms 
• Verify quality of goods/services and resolve discrepancies 
• Monitor inventory trends and support the availability of critical materials 
• Drive cost optimisation and ensure value-for-money procurement 
• Collaborate with internal teams to support operational and project needs

Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree/HND (CIPS or relevant certification is an advantage) 
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in contracts and procurement 
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills