Procurement Specialist at Odixcity Consulting

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Procurement Specialist to join our team in Lagos, Nigeria. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the organization's procurement activities, developing supplier relationships, and optimizing purchasing processes to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess organizational needs for goods and services procurement
• Prepare and submit proposals, seek competitive quotes, and negotiate favorable purchasing terms with suppliers
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier connections to ensure dependable and high-quality supply
• Engage in contract negotiations with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and conditions
• Prepare, review, and process purchasing documents for supplies and equipment procurement
• Track inventory levels and oversee timely restocking
• Oversee procurement quality to ensure all items meet expected standards and technical specifications
• Review and interpret key performance data to optimize operations and minimize costs
• Create procurement frameworks and ensure strong, reliable relationships with suppliers
• Maintain up-to-date procurement policies by conducting periodic reviews and modifications
• Establish risk controls within supplier contracts to minimize potential disruptions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles
• Proven expertise in contract negotiation and vendor management
• Proficiency in procurement platforms and supplier management software
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with high numerical proficiency
• Proven experience in data collection and analysis

Key Skills and Competencies

• Expert-level procurement and sourcing knowledge with sharp understanding of market behavior and supplier dynamics
• Strong negotiation and networking skills
• Ability to build strategic supplier relationships and secure favorable terms
• Proficiency in supplier and third-party management software