Procurement Officer Job at BURN Nigeria

BURN is the largest vertically integrated modern cookstove company in the world, providing world-class R&D, manufacturing, and carbon offset projects from our HQ in Kenya and across 10 countries in Africa. We are working to create a world where cooking positively impacts all life on earth by producing the world’s most efficient biomass, liquid fuel, and electric cookstoves. Our team of 900 people - 51% of whom are women - is on track to produce and sell over 150,000 stoves per month in 2022 at our solar-powered facility in Kenya.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Officer 

Job Location: Kano
Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are looking for a procurement officer located in Kano, Nigeria who will oversee the efficient procurement processes and supply chain management.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for placing orders with both local and international suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries through diligent follow-ups from order placement to receipt.
• The role involves meticulous documentation, including filing all procurement documents, updating cash needs for planning, and managing supplier payments based on negotiated terms.
• Furthermore, the Procurement Officer will undertake vendor appraisal and performance analysis, and maintain an updated Preferred Supplier List.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Place orders with various local and international suppliers and ensure proper follow-ups from the time the order is placed to receipt to ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare and conduct Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and review quotations, Bid Analysis
• Undertake negotiations with suppliers for value for money.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage planning for planned inbound deliveries.
• Ensure good communication, procedures and relationships are maintained with suppliers.
• Ensure coordination with engineering and warehouse teams for specifications and procurement/replenishment of spares, consumables, and parts.
• Undertake online purchases in conjunction with the finance department.
• Ensure filing of all procurement documents
• Undertake research and due diligence on potential vendors.
• Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders for replenishment as needed.
• Process end-user requests to Procurement Requests and Purchase Orders and follow up for approvals.
• Update weekly cash needs for cash planning. Plan for supplier payments based on negotiated terms.
• Undertake vendor appraisal and performance analysis.
• Maintain an updated Preferred Supplier List
• Any other roles as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills and Experience

• Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement or equivalent.
• 3 Years of hands-on experience in Procurement.
• Good skills in Excel spreadsheets.
• Experience in handling imports is an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems – preferably Microsoft NAV.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Willing to put in extra hours to meet goals.