Procurement Manager Job at Blume Nigeria Limited

Blume Nigeria Limited Distribution Company, market and sell unique brands which bring joy to millions of consumers across Africa. Blume Nigeria Limited is a major Marketer and Distribution Company for Sonia Foods Nigeria which is one of Nigeria's leading tomato mix, food and beverages manufacturers. The company is a recognized market leader in tomato mix marketing sales and distribution of other range of Non Diary Creamer and Culinary products Like Kivo Goodtime Creamer NDC, Sonia Thyme Leaves, Sonia Curry Powder Sonia Pepper & Onion Mix. Also Introducing The New Sonia Chicken and Sonia chilli peppe powder.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Manager

Job Location: Kwara, Ogun, and Ibadan - Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• To oversee the sourcing and procurement of Garri for BDL, ensuring a steady supply of high-quality products at competitive prices.
• The role involves managing supplier relationships and coordinating timely deliveries to the Sagamu factory in line with production requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Sourcing:

• Identify and engage dependable suppliers of Garri (white and yellow variants as required).
• Procure Garri in required volumes based on production demand.
• Ensure consistent quality and uninterrupted supply in line with company standards.

Vendor Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local Garri producers and aggregators.
• Continuously review supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, and reliability.
• Broaden the supplier base to reduce supply risk and enhance sourcing flexibility.

Pricing & Negotiation:

• Negotiate favorable prices and payment terms without compromising on quality.
• Track market trends and Garri price fluctuations to optimize cost efficiency.

Logistics & Delivery Coordination:

• Manage logistics to ensure prompt delivery of Garri to the Sagamu factory as required.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to prevent stock shortages or excess inventory.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly procurement updates, including volumes, pricing insights, and supplier performance.
• Maintain accurate records of all procurement activities and agreements in line with audit requirements.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess a B.Sc Degree with 5 - 7 years of work experience.

Personal Attributes:

• High integrity and accountability
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and thrive under pressure
• Familiarity with local markets and rural sourcing environments is an added advantage.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@blumedistribution.com usingthe Job Position as the subject of the mail.