Procurement Assistant at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Duration: 6 months renewable
Location: Ibadan
DUTIES:

• Participate in market survey on fast moving items on a weekly basis
• Assist in procuring materials and items on cash as per the instruction of back of house Manager
• Preparing weekly report of outstanding purchase orders (Partial deliveries, non- deliveries, and GIT
• Ensure that invoices of all cash purchases are quickly submitted daily for preparation of imprest journal for processing and prompt reimbursement by the Finance unit
• Liaise with Supply chain unit on outstanding purchase order both locally and overseas orders to reduce encumbrances.
• Assist in raising local purchase order for imprest purchases and other deliveries to  the unit
• Follow up with suppliers in ensuring prompt deliveries of items required for the day to day running of the unit.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Back of House Manager or supervisors.

QUALIFICATION:
National Diploma in related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar or related role in a well-structured organization.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
Have ability to work with minimal supervision, trustworthy and commitment to work during weekends and holiday when needed.
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.