Procurement Officer
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Full Time
2 weeks ago
No Sponsorship
Key skills
ERPOracleSAPNegotiation
About this role
Role Overview
- Develop and implement procurement plans in line with business objectives and budget.
- Support departments in identifying procurement needs and preparing specifications or terms of reference.
- Maintain the procurement calendar and ensure timely processing of requisitions.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers based on price, quality, reliability, and service delivery.
- Maintain an up-to-date and approved vendor database in the ERP (e.g., NetSuite).
- Conduct periodic vendor performance reviews and ensure compliance with contracts and SLAs.
- Review and process purchase requisitions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Raise and track Purchase Orders (POs) in NetSuite, ensuring timely approvals and proper documentation.
- Monitor open POs and follow up on pending deliveries or invoices.
- Obtain and evaluate quotes or bids from multiple suppliers to ensure competitive pricing.
- Negotiate favorable terms, discounts, and credit arrangements where applicable.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, including contracts, POs, vendor correspondence, and invoices.
- Prepare periodic procurement reports (e.g., PO status, spend analysis, savings achieved).
- Enforce procurement policies, approval limits, and ethical standards.
- Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and transparency.
- Lead the implementation and optimization of ERP systems (NetSuite), accounting tools, and automation of reporting workflows.
- Standardize processes for financial operations, reconciliations, and reporting across all subsidiaries.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Professional accounting certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA) is a plus
- Must have completed the mandatory NYSC
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in procurement preferably within a corporate or ERP driven environment.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills.
- Experience using ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) for procurement processes.
Tech Stack
- ERP
- Oracle
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities