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Location: Lekki Phase I, Lagos

Objective

• To purchase or partner with farmers / ranchers to enable us control specie, supply of raw materials, quality and cost.  

Products ( Northern produce):

• Goat (WAD)
• Cattle
• Onions
• Tatashe
• Pepper (rodo)
• Ram
• Tomatoes
• Yellow pepper
• Shombo
• Greenpepper.

Work Scope
Sourcing:

• To identify casement areas for the above-mentioned products and additional ones that might be added.
• Document and share your proposed plan on backward integration bearing in mind the need to have a presence in these cashment areas.

Partnership with farmers and research institutes:

• Identify and select qualified farmers that you will work with to ensure availability of produce all year-round consistency of specie, quality and cost.
• Identify and work with identified institutes in areas of research, preservation, ways to improve on products and any other issues that may arise from your farmers and out growers.

Training:

• Consult and train farmers on best practices that will give good yield
• Sorting and best processing and packaging

Logistics:

• Recommend and plan the best transportation mode for the above products for now; consider a backward hauling process.

Weekly / monthly report:

• To send detailed weekly slash monthly report to line manager.

Qualifications

• A good first degree in any relevant discipline
• Minimum of 4 year experience in an FMCG plant / research institute.
• Relevant procurement experience in any FMCG particularly food processing plants will be an added advantage
• Can do attitude with strong problem solving and leadership skills.

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Location: Lekki Phase I, Lagos

Objective

• To conduct research on our products and processes giving priority to identified problematic products proffering solutions or suggestions on products, sources and best procurement practices as well as handle other assigned procurement issues.
• Problematic products and their current sources.

Frozen Foods (Imports)
Our top priorities are:

• Croaker
• Titus
• Shrimps
• Turkey wings
• Gizzard
• Calamari
• Sausages
• Basmati rice
• Can items.

Work Scope
Research:

• Carry out research on company products giving priority to  frozen food imports .
• Identify and work with institutes in areas of research, preservation, ways to improve on products and any other issues that may arise with our products.
• Help to identify right supply sources/manufacturer for all products and additional ones for both local and foreign purchases.
• Analyze data to identify problematic areas and proffer solution to key procurement issues involving products mentioned above and more.
• Evaluate market trends regarding our products and advise on ways to reduce purchase cost and get good quality products at
• Work with relevant units to develop requirements and standard for our products and procurement unit.

Procurement:

• Handle assigned requisitions from outlets particularly  for the items mentioned above.

Weekly / Monthly Report:

• To send detailed weekly slash monthly report to line manager.

Qualifications

• A good first degree in any relevant discipline
• Minimum of 2 Years experience in a professional service / research institute
• Relevant research and process review in the hospitality industry will be an added advantage.
• Can do attitude with strong problem solving and leadership skills.

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Location: Lekki Phase I, Lagos

Job Description

• Source for the most reliable suppliers for items at a reasonable price and ensure supply in good time
• Coordinate the central supply of items
• Follow up with account on vendor payment and escalate in peculiar cases
• Carry out Market survey of products
• Communicate prices of items to outlet in good time
• Proper vendor management.

Qualifications

• A BSc or equivalent
• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems
• Two (2) years previous experience as procurement officer
• Experience in a similar industry is an added advantage
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
• Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
•  Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels
• Goal-oriented, organized team player.