Procurement Officer
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Source and purchase high-quality food ingredients, beverages, packaging materials, and operational supplies at the most economical cost
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendors and suppliers
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost efficiency
- Prepare and process purchase orders in line with company policies
- Monitor stock levels and coordinate timely restocking to avoid shortages or overstocking
- Conduct regular market surveys to stay updated on price trends and new suppliers
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, supplier contracts, and pricing history
- Track deliveries and ensure all items received meet quality and quantity specifications
- Liaise with the kitchen team to forecast daily and weekly ingredient requirements
- Implement and maintain inventory control systems (including FIFO method where applicable)
- Ensure proper storage standards are communicated and followed for perishable items
- Manage relationships with suppliers to ensure consistency, reliability, and accountability
- Resolve supply issues, delays, or discrepancies promptly
- Work with accounts to reconcile invoices, delivery notes, and payments
- Monitor and control procurement budget to reduce wastage and unnecessary costs
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and company quality standards
- Develop cost-saving strategies without compromising quality
- Prepare periodic procurement and inventory reports for management review
- Support new product launches by sourcing required ingredients and materials
- Coordinate emergency purchases and contingency sourcing when needed.
Requirements
- Minimum of OND / HND / B.Sc in a relevant field
- Proven experience in procurement, preferably in hospitality, food service, or retail
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Good knowledge of local markets and suppliers in Lagos
- Excellent organizational and record-keeping abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Preferred Qualities:
- Experience in a café, restaurant, or food production environment
- Basic knowledge of inventory management systems
- High level of integrity and accountability
Salary
N200,000 - N300,000 per month.
Application Closing Date
30th April, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, and portfolio to: zinnia.agency@gmail.com using "Procurement Officer Application – Lagos" as the subject of the email.