Procurement Officer at Sales Force Consulting

Job Summary

• The Procurement Officer supports the Procurement Manager in executing the company’s purchasing activities from sourcing suppliers and obtaining quotations to processing purchase orders and tracking deliveries.
• The role ensures timely and cost-effective procurement of raw materials, packaging, and other operational items, while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and strong vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in line with company procedures.
• Support in negotiating terms and conditions with vendors under the guidance of the Procurement Manager.
• Track and follow up on purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Verify received items for quality and quantity before documentation and handover to requesting departments.
• Maintain a database of approved vendors and update records regularly.
• Assist in evaluating supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery metrics.
• Ensure all procurement documentation (quotations, LPOs, invoices, receipts) are properly filed and recorded.
• Support in resolving supplier issues, delivery delays, or payment discrepancies.
• Assist in analyzing procurement data, preparing periodic reports, and highlighting key variances or opportunities.
• Liaise with Finance for invoice verification and payment processing.
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Production, and other departments to align procurement with operational needs.
• Support in forecasting material needs based on production schedules and stock levels.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Procurement Manager or management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND qualification in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of raw material and packaging procurement will be an added advantage.

Other Conditions:

• Accommodation may be provided for an initial 6 months if compelling
• Experience from manufacturing companies will be preferred