Vendor Relationship Management Officer
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Supply Chain Management
Work Mode: Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Contract Management:
- Negotiate and manage contracts for products and services
- Prepare, review, and update contractual agreements
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Manage contract breaches and resolve issues promptly
- Serve as liaison between the company and external contractors
Vendor Management:
- Negotiate with vendors to achieve best pricing and delivery timelines
- Conduct vendor performance evaluations and ensure quality standards are met
- Maintain and update vendor database
- Drive Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and ensure compliance
- Monitor contractor performance and enforce disciplinary actions where necessary
Quality & Compliance:
- Ensure vendors meet required certifications and HSE standards
- Conduct periodic audits and compliance checks
- Collaborate with internal teams to design vendor training programs
Commercial & Financial Coordination:
- Follow up on vendor payments with finance and internal stakeholders
- Manage vendor invoicing and resolve payment-related issues
Reporting & Continuous Improvement:
- Prepare monthly vendor performance reports
- Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and cost reduction
- Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures
Requirements
Educational Qualification:
- HND or B.Sc in Management Sciences or related field
- Postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc) is an added advantage
- Minimum of 3 years experience in vendor management, procurement, or supply chain
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, and logistics
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written)
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and organizational ability
- Knowledge of procurement regulations and contract documentation
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Salary
N360,000 / Month
Application Closing Date
30th May, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@fortknoxoutsourcing.com using the Job Title and Location as subject of the mail.