Procurement Officer Job at PRIMLAKS

PRIMLAKS is a for-profit company with social objectives. While we measure performance in profit and return to stakeholders, PRIMLAKS also takes into account a positive return to society. For this reason PRIMLAKS offers products and services that help to improve the lives of others.

We are focused on Food, Shelter and Light, essentials for better living and have plans to add other basic necessities that positively impact health, living standards and education. The problems our children are likely to face if we do not act now are ones that the blind pursuit of money alone will not solve. Food scarcity, housing shortages and lack of access to electricity are some of the challenges PRIMLAKS aspires to overcome for the next generation.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Position: Procurement Officer

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Source for the most reliable suppliers for items at a reasonable price and ensure supply of good quality raw materials in good time
• In-depth knowledge on horticulture crops and market scenario
• Understanding of post-harvest technology and geographical, seasonal yields
• Should have excellent negotiation skills and establish good relation with farmers and traders
• Ensuring the raw materials procured meet the company standards
• Forecasting for pre-harvest and schedule procurement plans for off-seasons
• Develop and maintain database of farmers for different crops
• Regularly report and update accounts team on payments and orders secured
• Should have experience in using ERP systems
• Willing to travel and manage logistics and raw material stocks

Qualifications

• Education: BSc, MSc or equivalent with specialization in Agriculture
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years previous experience in Procurement from Food industry
• IT Skills: Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel) and ERP Systems.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: sriram@primlaks.com using the Job position as the subject of the email.