Procurement Category Coordinator Job at Whip-Smart Service Providers Limited

Whip-Smart Service Providers Limited - Our client is a leading retail company recognized for delivering high-quality and affordable mobile phones, computers, accessories, and a wide array of electronics.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Category Coordinator

Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• 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.
• Monitor supplier KPIs and support performance review processes.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
• 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.
• 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 of 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
N350,000 - N450,000 monthly.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a brief cover letter to: whipsmartrecruitment@gmail.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

Note: Are you an organized and results-oriented procurement professional with category expertise? Please apply.