Procurement - Category Buyer Job at Distritec Distribution

Distritec Distribution has been in System Integration & Business Continuity since 1994. What Distritech envisages: The right mix of Products, services, People, infrastructure, and technical expertise Today,

We have invested Millions of Naira in establishing core service and delivery infrastructure and developing a specialized Technology Consulting Team across Pan Nigeria for better services and reachability to our valued customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement - Category Buyer
Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Procurement Manager / Head of Supply Chain

Job Summary

• We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Category Buyer with 3+ years of sourcing and procurement experience to manage assigned categories effectively. 
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving cost efficiency, ensuring supplier quality, and executing category strategies in alignment with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sourcing strategies for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Identify and qualify suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to ensure value, quality, and performance.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and supply risks; propose cost-saving and value-adding initiatives.
• Support budget planning and forecast procurement needs within the category.
• Process and manage purchase orders, RFQs, and vendor documentation in accordance with procurement policies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Inventory Operations, Product Managers) to understand category needs and timelines.
• Track and analyze category performance, supplier KPIs, and contract compliance.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a procurement or sourcing role, ideally as a field sourcing expert - A ground runner with credible market knowledge.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with procurement software or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in strategic sourcing or category management.
• Familiarity with contract law and procurement compliance.
• Strong knowledge on ICT Gadgets and Consumer Electronics.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: retentionrecruitment01@gmail.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.