Procurement Officer
Location: Abule-Egba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- This is not an entry-level inventory job.
- We are hiring a heavily experienced strategic sourcing expert who already knows the Lagos retail market inside out.
- As our Procurement Officer, you will have total ownership of our commercial margins, supplier networks, and shelf availability.
- You must possess deep, proven supermarket expertise and an aggressive, professional negotiation style.
What You Will Do
- Leverage Sourcing Networks: Immediately tap into existing manufacturer and major distributor networks to stock our shelves.
- Aggressive Margin Management: Negotiate industry-best credit terms, volume rebates, and rock-bottom pricing.
- Demand Forecasting: Utilize data to predict inventory velocity and eliminate both overstocking and out-of-stock scenarios.
- Cold Chain & Fresh Sourcing: Establish reliable pipelines for perishables, groceries, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).
- Process Architecture: Build a flawless, transparent vendor onboarding and purchase order workflow from scratch.
What We Are Looking For
- Interested candidates should possess an NCE / OND / HND / Bachelor`s Degree with 2 - 5 years experience.
- Heavyweight Supermarket Experience: Multi-year track record specifically leading procurement within established supermarkets or mega-retail chains.
- An Active Vendor Rolodex: Immediate, direct access to top FMCG wholesalers, major distributors, and factories across Lagos.
- Master Negotiator: Proven ability to slash procurement costs and secure premium payment windows.
- Advanced Retail Tech Skills: High proficiency in modern supermarket POS systems, advanced Excel data analysis, and ERP software.
- Proximity: Residing in Abule-Egba, Agege, Iyana Ipaja, Kola, Egbeda, Dopemu, Idimu, or immediate environs is strictly preferred.
Why Join Valuemart?
- Salary: N90,000 - N130,000 monthly.
- Premium Compensation: A highly attractive, Performance Base Bonuses, top-tier salary package designed specifically to attract established industry experts.
- Absolute Autonomy: Take the driver's seat of a brand-new retail operation with the backing to succeed.
- Career Escalation: Shape the foundational supply chain of a brand poised for rapid regional expansion.
Application Closing Date
20th July, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their tailored CV and a brief summary of your major retail sourcing achievements to: otunbawilliams.a@gmail.com using "Elite Procurement Officer - Valuemart" as subject of the mail.
Note
- If you have the experience, the vendor networks, and the drive to build a world-class retail supply chain, prove it.
- Valuemart is an equal opportunity employer. Only candidates demonstrating heavy, verified supermarket procurement experience will be contacted.
- IF YOU DONT HAVE THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND YOU ARE NOT LIVING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE JOB LOCATION, DONT APPLY.