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Procurement Officer
Amani Advisory
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 2 months ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates.
Position Overview:
- In this role, you will oversee sourcing, purchasing, and inventory management to ensure seamless and cost-effective production workflows.
- This role requires strong knowledge of fashion material and components, excellent vendor coordination, and meticulous record-keeping to support the timely delivery of premium garments.
- Source, negotiate, and purchase high-quality fabrics, trims, embellishments, and production materials.
- Evaluate supplier performance, build strong vendor relationships (local and international), and maintain an approved vendor list.
- Ensure compliance with budgetary constraints and cost optimization without compromising quality.
- Prepare purchase orders and track delivery timelines to avoid production delays.
- Work with design and production teams to understand and anticipate material needs.
- Monitor stock levels of all production materials and finished goods; implement timely restocking procedures.
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory database (manual or software-based).
- Conduct regular physical inventory checks, reconcile discrepancies, and generate inventory reports.
- Organize storage systems to ensure proper categorization, labeling, and easy retrieval of materials.
- Track usage rates of materials to forecast needs and prevent overstocking or shortages.
- Implement inventory control measures to reduce waste, damage, and loss.
- Collaborate with the production team to align material availability with the production schedule.
- Provide updates to management on material availability, usage trends, and risks affecting production.
- Maintain comprehensive records of procurement transactions, inventory movements, and material consumption.
- Prepare weekly/monthly reports on procurement costs, inventory status, supplier performance, and material wastage.
- BSc/HND in Fashion Production, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in fashion production or procurement, preferably in high end/wedding/asoebi/couture fashion.
- Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and embellishment techniques.
- Proven experience managing vendors and suppliers.
- Excellent planning, coordination, and time management skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production management software/tools.
- Attention to detail and a ke...