Procurement Officer (Lagos) at Asphalt Unity Construction Limited

Job Summary:

The Procurement Officer serves as

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Sourcing and Relationship Management

• Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers and vendors.
•  Negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key suppliers.

Purchasing and Contract Management

• Prepare and issue purchase orders and contracts for goods or services.
• Ensure all purchases align with the company’s budget and policies.
• Monitor vendor compliance with contractual obligations.

Market Research

• Analyze market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities. 
• Research new products, services, and suppliers to enhance procurement efficiency.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure that procured items meet the required quality standards. 
• Address and resolve issues with defective or non-compliant goods.

Risk Management

• Mitigate risks in the supply chain by identifying alternative sourcing options. 
• Ensure timely delivery of goods to prevent operational disruptions.

Reporting and Analysis

• Generate reports on procurement performance, savings achieved, and supplier reliability.
• Provide insights to management on procurement strategies.

Key Skills 

• Negotiation Skills: Strong ability to negotiate favorable terms, prices, and contracts with suppliers.
• Analytical Thinking: Capability to analyze market trends, supplier proposals, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication to interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to address and resolve issues such as delivery delays, defective goods, or pricing discrepancies.
• Time Management: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple procurement activities simultaneously.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with procurement software and inventory management systems and Understanding of supply chain processes and logistics.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in processing purchase orders, contracts, and supplier documentation.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and colleagues.
• Decision-Making Ability: Confidence in making purchasing decisions that align with company goals.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in this role or similar roles
• Proven experience in a client-facing role, ideally in sales, account management, or customer service.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Problem-solving abilities and a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple client accounts.
• Preferably Male Applicants

Other Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel as required to meet suppliers or attend site visits.
• Familiarity with procurement laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Experience with ERP systems or procurement software.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.