Senior Procurement Officer

Elevare Human Solutions Limited - Our client is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time Level: Senior Officer

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a highly competent and results-driven Senior Procurement Officer to oversee procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, negotiate commercial terms, and ensure the timely acquisition of quality goods and services at competitive costs. The ideal candidate will have strong procurement and supply chain expertise, excellent negotiation skills, sound commercial judgement, and the ability to optimise procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Planning and Execution: Plan and execute procurement activities in line with organisational requirements. Manage sourcing, evaluation, selection, and acquisition of goods and services. Ensure procurement activities align with approved budgets and timelines. Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and related documentation. Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency and reduce costs. Supplier and Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers and vendors. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual conditions. Build and maintain effective supplier relationships. Monitor supplier performance against agreed service levels, quality standards, and delivery timelines. Conduct supplier assessments, market research, and vendor reviews. Identify alternative sourcing options where necessary. Strategic Sourcing and Cost Optimisation: Conduct market intelligence and price benchmarking. Manage competitive bidding processes and quotation analysis. Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities. Analyse expenditure patterns and support procurement cost controls. Develop and maintain effective procurement frameworks. Inventory and Supply Chain Coordination: Coordinate procurement requirements and support demand forecasting. Monitor stock levels and ensure timely replenishment. Coordinate with warehouse, finance, and operations teams to meet business needs. Monitor supplier lead times and address potential shortages or delays. Compliance, Risk and Documentation: Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, budgets, and approval procedures. Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases, contracts, quotations, and purchase orders. Identify and manage procurement risks, including price volatility, supplier dependency, fraud, and delivery disruptions. Promote transparency, accountability, and ethical procurement practices. Support internal and external audit activities. Reporting and Performance Management: Prepare reports on procurement expenditure, savings, supplier performance, and outstanding orders. Track procurement budgets and performance targets. Analyse procurement data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Provide management with timely updates on procurement activities.