Procurement Officer

We are seeking an experienced professional for this opening. Key Responsibilities: - Manage the full procurement cycle from requisition to delivery. - Source, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendors for food ingredients, packaging materials, kitchen consumables, and equipment. - Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and supply agreements to achieve cost savings and value optimization. - Monitor market trends and price fluctuations of key raw materials. - Ensure timely procurement to prevent stock-outs and production downtime. - Conduct comparative analysis of vendor quotations before approval.  Maintain an updated and structured vendor database. - Ensure all purchases comply with company policies and budget approvals. - Collaborate with Production, Inventory, and Finance teams for demand planning and stock forecasting. - Track and analyze procurement spending against budget. - Conduct periodic vendor performance evaluations. - Ensure quality compliance of procured items in collaboration with Quality Assurance. - Oversee documentation: purchase orders, invoices, delivery notes, and payment tracking. - Support internal audits with complete procurement records. - Identify opportunities for bulk purchasing and long-term cost efficiency. - Mitigate supply chain risks through contingency vendor sourcing. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related fields - Minimum of 3 years’ procurement experience (food production or hospitality industry preferred). - Strong negotiation and cost control skills. - Knowledge of food supply chain operations. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement documentation. - Strong analytical and reporting skills. - High level of integrity and accountability.