Purchasing Officer at Eden Solutions and Resources

Our Client is a large supermarket chain in Abuja with Retail, Pharmacy, Bakery and Butchery sections requires for immediate employment of Purchasing Officer

Ideal candidate should posses the following ability viz Pricing ability, Quality detecting ability, Product features and functionality, Delivery timeline- Expertise and experience, Customer experience, and ability to scale with business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all purchases, sourcing products and services for the store
• Responsible for evaluating vendor effectiveness and compliance ultimately.
• Manage overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of purchases for the store.
• Implement procurement strategies to maintain security of supply and optimum value for money.
•  Perform all procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts
• Set policy and guidelines for delivering commercial and cost effective procuring process for the business.
• Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain best price and service.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals
• Analyze market and delivery trends so as to develop purchasing technologies and processes that support those trends.
• Identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.
• Conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost down and improvement opportunities.
• Review current processes for purchases and make recommendations where appropriate.
•  Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent  in supply chain management, business administration, accounting  or related field
• Proficient with the Microsoft Suite of Products including Excel, Word and Office required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a purchasing or procurement officer preferably in a store.

Salary: 100-120k