Procurement Officer

Saroafrica International Limited (‘Saro’) is an indigenous private sector player with 3 decades of experience in Nigeria. Saro has five Subsidiaries (Saro Agrosciences, Saro Lifecare, Saro Agro-Allied, Gossy Warm Spring and Saro Oil Palm) and two Joint Ventures (AgriseedCo and Green Hills Agricultural Products). Saro’s is set to become a leading consumer, manufacturing, FMCG and integrated agricultural value chain group. In pursuit of this ambition Saro is making significant investment in a Palm Plantation and Cassava to Ethanol Plant. This role is intended for Saro Oil Palm.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Urhonigbe, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time
Primary Responsibilities

Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and costing
Draft an appropriate service level agreement to properly evaluate the performance of suppliers, and report on this on a regular basis.
Work with internal stakeholders (HOUs/HBUs) to determine procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements.
Responsible for order placement timing, supply / demand alignment, material replenishment and supplier performance evaluation
Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data
Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options
Develop plans for purchasing equipment, services, and supplies

Qualifications / Experience

Minimum of a OND in any Social Science discipline.
Minimum of 5 years’ working experience as a Procurement Officer
Computer literacy qualification is essential. Proven ability to utilize and develop computerized spreadsheets and word processing applications
Procurement Software and Asset Software experience is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
16th December, 2022.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online