Procurement Officer (Indirect) At ReelFruit

ReelFruit, established in 2012, is the leading brand in Nigeria’s healthy snack industry. We were the pioneers in introducing dried fruit as a healthy snack option to the Nigerian market. Our mission is to build a scalable agribusiness that adds value to local raw materials, produces, packages, and distributes locally made snacks that could compete globally.

Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview
We are currently seeking a Procurement Officer (Indirect) to join our team. The Procurement Officer will play a crucial role in managing procurement activities, ensuring the availability of goods and services, and optimizing the use of company funds. The role involves vendor relationship management, procurement planning, inventory control, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Management

• Research and evaluate potential and current suppliers
• Foster and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Onboard and manage suppliers in the ERP system
• Maintain and update supplier data and documentation
• Ensure the integrity of supplier information

Inventory Management & Procurement Planning

• Keep track of inventory and manage reorder levels for assigned categories
• Ensure compliance with company-wide minimum reorder levels
• Assist in procurement planning with accurate data
• Maintain up-to-date records of purchases, pricing, and lead times

Procurement Management

• Process purchase requisitions for various departments and locations
• Manage the procurement of office utilities, services, and equipment
• Reconcile discrepancies and ensure purchases align with approved requisitions and budgets
• Negotiate the best prices for goods and services in assigned categories
• Collaborate with the Procurement Lead to ensure efficient operations

Optimization of Procurement Processes

• Fully adhere to procurement policies and processes
• Promote adherence to procurement guidelines across the team to maximize efficiency
• Ensure compliance with ERP policies

Procurement Tracking & Reporting

• Report key procurement metrics such as ordering, lead times, and savings
• Track procurement activities for analysis and dashboard updates

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• 1-2 years of experience in a procurement role
• Strong oral, written, and active listening communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• Detail-oriented with strong coordination and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and delegate when necessary
• Customer-service oriented and results-driven
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Application Deadline
26th May 2025