Procurement Officer at Learning Through Skills Acquisition Initiative - LETSAI

POSITION CODE: LTS/CBM/KOG/25/POC
LOCATION: Lokoja field office, Kogi State.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time
DURATION: 1 year subject to renewal

Project Scope:

This project will directly target persons with disabilities, their family members and other community structures, the state and local government ministries, departments and agencies, Civil Society Organizations including Organization of People with Disabilities (OPDs), Women and girls, Community Health Workers and community members in Kogi state.

The project is equally a deliberate focus on strengthening the capacity of OPDS, CSOs, FBOs , government stakeholders and media platforms to understand and implement disability law in Kogi State using a structured multi-sectorial and Community Based Inclusive Development approach to reinforce awareness of the rights of persons with disabilities.

Job summary

The Procurement Officer shall manage our organisational procurement process and supply chain activities. The Procurement Officer will be responsible for sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor
relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services. This role requires strong negotiation skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

Job responsibilities:

Programming

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery
• Prepare purchase orders and negotiate contracts.
• Ensure procurement activities align with budgetary constraints and company policies.
• Monitor stock levels and reorder supplies as needed.
• Collaborate with admin staff to ensure adequate inventory control.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, pricing, and supplier options.
• Evaluate market conditions to ensure competitive purchasing.

Program administration

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Monitor spending and ensure procurement efficiency.
• Work with various departments to understand their supply needs.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders and suppliers.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions.
• Develop contingency plans for critical procurement issues.

Education and experience:

•  Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Procurement, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience working with procurement software and systems.

Personnel skills:

• Strong knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and regulations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement software.

Disclaimer:

• Please take note that the Learning through Skills Acquisition Initiative (LETSAI) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes