Procurement Officer

Location: Ibadan - Oyo (supporting the Siwaju farm site)

Reports to: Operations Manager

Role Summary

• Manage the sourcing and purchase of materials, equipment and supplies needed at the Siwaju site, ensuring good quality, competitive pricing and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive approved purchase requests and confirm specifications with the requesting department.
• Source reliable suppliers, obtain quotations and compare prices, quality and delivery terms.
• Negotiate favourable prices and payment terms within approved limits.
• Obtain the required approvals before committing to purchases.
• Coordinate purchasing, transportation and delivery of supplies to the site.
• Work with the Storekeeper to verify quantities, condition and specifications of delivered items.
• Resolve shortages, damaged deliveries and supplier discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate supplier records, purchase orders, invoices and procurement reports.
• Work with Finance to reconcile purchases, payments and outstanding supplier balances.
• Monitor recurring supply needs and market prices to help prevent shortages and unnecessary expenditure.

Success Measures

• Timely supply, value for money, satisfactory product quality and complete procurement records.

Requirements

• OND, HND or Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least two years of relevant procurement experience; agricultural experience is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of suppliers and markets in Ibadan and surrounding areas.
• Strong negotiation, recordkeeping and basic spreadsheet skills.
• High integrity, attention to detail and willingness to travel to the Siwaju site as required.