Procurement Officer (Restaurant) at eRecruiter Nigeria

Job Responsibilities:

• Engage in strategic negotiations to achieve favorable conditions and strong supplier partnerships.
• Prepare procurement execution plans and oversee the full array of materials management and procurement functions of purchasing, expediting, shipping, receipt and inspections of goods.
• Ensure that procurement operations (contracts, purchasing, contract administration, expediting, supplier quality) conform to company policies and procedures.
• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors, suppliers, donors and community partners.
• Secure products and services at best possible pricing without compromising on quality or service.
• Ensure requisitions are properly approved before purchases are made.
• Develop and maintain a food management database to keep accurate records of inventory, purchases and waste of food, beverages and supplies.
• Order products and supplies which includes determining the appropriate vendor (i.e. comparing price and quality standards) and entering purchases into the food management database.
• Ensure food and beverage items are in stock at the appropriate time and in optimal condition, including items with short life spans like produce and dairy products.
• Receive, verify accuracy and quality of orders before confirming receipt and contacting suppliers of incomplete deliveries and follow up to verify / confirm future delivery expectations.

Requirements

• Degree in Economics, supply chain, accounting or related field.
• 2-3 years experience in a similar role.
• Effective verbal and written communication skill.