Procurement Officer Job at Apple & Pears Limited

Apple & Pears Limited was incorporated in the year 2012 as an Agro Allied & Food Industry to produce soya meal, concentrate and finished feed for the poultry industry, and refined edible oil, mayonnaise, ketchup, salad cream, vinegar ,custard powder and Chocolate Drink for the Nigerian market.

The company has invested millions of dollars in land, building, construction of infrastructural facilities and machinery, with one goal in mind and that is to have an integrated facility encompassing the complete value chain of the soya bean business, from sourcing, processing, extraction, refining, packaging and distribution of a wide range of premium products. In response to environmental concerns, we have installed solar panels to partially power the plant on solar energy also we have a state of the art effluent treatment plant to treat and reuse the water discharged during the various production processes.

We have created strong brands such as Laziz Oil, Winner Soya Oil, Active Oil, La Mayo Mayonnaise, Laziz Ketchup, Laziz Salad Cream, Laziz Thousand Island, Laziz Vinegar, Laziz Custard, Laziz Chocolate Drink, A1 Soya Bean Meal, A1 Soya Lecithin, HI Pro Concentrate and HI Pro Feed.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Officer

Job Location: Sagamu, Ogun

Job Summary

• Apple and Pears Limited is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Officer to manage the sourcing and purchasing of goods and services required for smooth business operations.
• The ideal candidate will ensure cost-effective procurement, maintain strong supplier relationships, and support timely availability of materials. Candidates must reside in Sagamu or nearby areas, as proximity to the job location is essential.

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase goods and services in line with company policies
• Identify reliable suppliers and maintain effective vendor relationships
• Prepare purchase orders and ensure proper documentation
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve procurement-related issues
• Track orders, deliveries, and ensure timely supply of materials
• Conduct market research to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures and standards
• Prepare procurement reports and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an OND / HND  /BSc Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1–3 years of relevant experience in procurement or purchasing
• Experience working with vendors and managing purchase processes is required.

Additional Requirements:

• Must reside in Sagamu or surrounding areas (proximity is very important)
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Good analytical and organizational abilities
• Basic computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, procurement systems)
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Salary
N100,000 monthly.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr1appleandpears@gmail.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.