Procurement Manager – Raw Materials at Cormart Nigeria Limited

Responsibilities
Sourcing and Purchasing:

• Execute assigned procurement activities in line with the company’s purchasing policies, operational requirements and in alignment with the head of department guidance and strategy.
• Source and compare suppliersindustrial chemical , food grade chemical , pharmaceutical Chemicals and food raw materialsin line with product specifications, safety requirements, operational needs.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations, perform supplier assessments, and recommend vendors based on price, quality, and delivery capabilities.
• Raise purchase orders and follow through with vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.

Vendor and Supplier Engagement:

• Liaise with approved vendors and develop tactical relationships to support quality, delivery, and pricing expectations.
• Track and document vendor performance to support periodic evaluation and improvement initiatives.
• Assist in vendor negotiations as delegated by the Head of Procurement.

Inventory and Supply Coordination:

• Collaborate with the production team to ensure sufficient raw material availability without overstocking.
• Support the monitoring of procurement lead times and delivery schedules to prevent stockouts and delays.

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure that all sourced food, pharmaceutical, industrial chemicals and Food raw materials comply with relevant regulatory, safety, and quality standards (e.g., NAFDAC, SON, HACCP)

Administrative Support and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate and organized procurement records including supplier contracts, specifications, safety data sheets (SDS), and purchase documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier contracts, delivery notes, purchase orders, and other procurement documentation.
• Provide timely procurement status updates to the Head of Procurement and relevant stakeholders.

Market Research and Analysis:

• Monitor price trends, material availability, and supply market dynamics for industrial and food chemicals
• Escalate to relevant stakeholders, critical market changes or supply chain issues that may impact production or delivery schedules.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Chemistry or any related discipline.
• Experience: 4–5 years of relevant experience in industrial chemical, food-grade chemical, pharmaceutical Chemicals, and food raw materials manufacturing or distribution environment.

Industry Knowledge:

• Understanding of chemical material specifications, handling, and storage protocols.
• Knowledge of procurement compliance related to food safety and chemical regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Strong procurement and negotiation skills
• Effective vendor relationship management
• High attention to detail and regulatory compliance
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Good knowledge of Microsoft tools (Excel and PowerPoint) and ERP- Navision will be added advantage.
• Solid analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively under supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Commercial acumen and cost-awareness.