Procurement Supervisor (Palm Kernel)
Location: Owo, Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The Procurement Supervisor (Palm Kernel) will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and ensuring continuous supply of quality palm kernels for factory operations.
- The role involves vendor development, price negotiation, market intelligence, logistics coordination, and maintaining procurement records while ensuring cost optimization and timely deliveries.
Key Responsibilities
- Source palm kernels from suppliers, aggregators, and farmers across different regions
- Ensure uninterrupted supply of palm kernels to meet production requirements
- Conduct supplier negotiations for pricing, quality, payment terms, and delivery schedules
- Develop and maintain a strong supplier network for competitive procurement
- Identify and onboard new vendors and suppliers
- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, quantity, pricing, and delivery timelines
- Maintain healthy business relationships with suppliers and transporters
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance team for inspection and approval of palm kernels
- Ensure procured materials meet company quality standards and specifications
- Monitor moisture content, dirt levels, shell percentage, and other quality parameters
- Track daily market prices and availability of palm kernels
- Monitor seasonal trends, competitor activities, and supply-demand dynamics
- Share regular procurement and market reports with management
- Coordinate transportation and delivery schedules to the factory
- Ensure timely movement of materials from suppliers to plant
- Follow up on dispatches, weighbridge documentation, and goods receipt processes
- Maintain procurement records, supplier agreements, and purchase orders
- Prepare daily and monthly procurement MIS reports
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and audit requirements.
Requirements
- HND / B.Sc Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Agriculture, Business Administration, or related field
- 3 - 6 years of experience in agricultural commodity procurement, preferably in palm kernel, palm oil, or edible oil industry
- Experience working in rural or agro-commodity sourcing environments is an added advantage
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Good understanding of palm kernel quality parameters and market dynamics
- Knowledge of local sourcing networks in Nigeria
- Proficiency in MS Excel and procurement reporting
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage field procurement activities
- Strong analytical and cost-control mindset
- Willingness to travel extensively for field procurement activities
- Familiarity with procurement operations in Ondo State and surrounding palm-producing regions preferred
- Knowledge of local languages is an added advantage.
Application Closing Date
30th May, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: o.ovakporaye@capitalsage.ng using "Procurement Supervisor (Palm Kernel)" as the subject of the email.
Important Notice: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted