Procurement Officer
Victoria Island, Lagos
Posted today
- Company:
- SHENGWAY GLOBAL MERCHANT LIMITED
- Company Description:
- Shengway Global Merchant Limited is a retail chain company operating with the band name “MINISO”. MINISO focuses on fashionable and relaxed high-quality lifestyle products including electronics, personal care and beauty, home essentials, sports, gifts, toys, stationery, seasonal products, amongst many others, which covers every aspect of life. In addition to the quality and creativity, MINISO values the shopping experience of its customers and dedicates itself to being a fashionable, close-to-life brand that provides customers with a better shopping experience.
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- 3 to 4 years
- Education Level:
- Bachelor
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma.
• Relevant professional qualification or certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in an FMCG retail company as a purchasing officer or a similar role.
Skills Required:
• Great negotiation skills with the ability to get the best pricing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Tech Savvy and Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Good organization and innovation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors).
• Proficiency in the use of purchasing and order management software
• Ability to multitask and perform under tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Solid knowledge of market research techniques.
• Ability to identify business opportunities to drive growth and profitability.
• Good understanding of supply chain procedures.
Job Description:
• Conducting product research, sourcing products; evaluating and reviewing product quality.
• Researching potential vendors and sourcing new suppliers and vendors.
• Creates purchase orders, ensuring relevant procurement procedures have been applied and all supporting documentation is attached and recorded.
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Develop cost control plans and working within set budgets.
• Negotiating the best or most cost-effective contracts/deals, ensuring reasonable terms for pricing and supply.
• Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses.
• Performing inventory inspections and reordering supplies and stock as necessary.
• Conducting market research to keep abreast of emerging trends and business opportunities.
• Working with the warehouse team to ensure storage requirements are met.
• Ensuring statutory compliance with relevant regulators.
• Carry out other procurement related activities as assigned by the Line Manager.
