Procurement Category Coordinator
Ikeja, Lagos
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- Company:
- Whipsmart service provider
- Company Description:
- Whip-smart service provider Ltd has its head office in Lagos Nigeria and was founded to provide service for our clients. We are your trusted partner in recruitment solutions for both corporate and domestic recruitment, Trainings and Consultancy Services. We understand the importance of finding the right individuals who can contribute to the success of your organization or enhance your household as we are focused on client’s satisfaction/ surpassing of expectations and employee job satisfaction.
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- 5 to 10 years
- Education Level:
- Bachelor
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
Location: Ikeja, Lagos State
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: ₦350,000 – ₦450,000 monthly
About Our Client
Our client is a leading retail company recognized for delivering high-quality and affordable mobile phones, computers, accessories, and a wide array of electronics. With a dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction, they are looking to hire a proactive and analytical Procurement Category Coordinator to support and optimize category-level sourcing strategies across their product lines.
Job Overview
As the Procurement Category Coordinator, you will play a key role in managing specific procurement categories, supporting the execution of strategic sourcing initiatives, analyzing supplier performance, and driving category cost savings. The ideal candidate will have experience working in procurement within the retail or electronics space and demonstrate strong coordination and analytical capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of procurement strategies for assigned product categories.
- Assist in vendor selection, RFQ/RFP management, price negotiation, and contract coordination.
- Collaborate with inventory, sales, and finance teams to forecast demand and plan procurement accordingly.
- Analyze market trends, supplier pricing, and industry benchmarks to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Maintain updated records of suppliers, pricing, contracts, and delivery performance.
- Monitor supplier KPIs and support performance review processes.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
- Prepare reports on category performance, spend analysis, and sourcing effectiveness for management review.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement or category coordination, preferably in retail or electronics.
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement systems.
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
- Salary:
- ₦350,000.00 Monthly
