Purchasing Officer Job at Dayntee Farms Limited

Dayntee Farms was incorporated with the aim of producing high quality poultry products and services to meet the nation’s growing demand. The company is dedicated to providing poultry products of the highest quality while also creating wealth and employment opportunities for its staff and the community.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Purchasing Officer
Job Location: Offa, Kwara
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting to: Procurement Coordinator/Manager

Job Objective

• Assist by providing adequate support in procurement related operations and processes of the company in line with approved policies and standards towards achievement of divisional goal

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the improvement of business processes and achievement of budgeted OPEX limit by providing assistance in the following areas;
  • Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, service, support, availability, reliability, and selection.
  • Negotiate prices and contracts with suppliers and vendors.
  • Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other relevant data
• Keep daily track of of farm inventory transfer/usage and alert on reorder level for necessary purchase and delivery plans.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure procurement needs are met.
• Ensuring activities are conducted professionally and in compliance with the company’s policies, requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000 and other management systems introduced by the company
• Ensuring that work instructional documents; such as manuals, procedures, protocols, checklists, etc, are developed in further compliance with the established management systems to standardize and continuously improve the operations.
• Monitor and track orders to ensure timely delivery
• Resolve any issues or disputes with suppliers.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and new technologies to improve procurement processes.
• Manage office supplies stock (such as stationery, refreshment, etc.) and reorder as necessary.
• And any other functions that may be assigned from time to time by the management towards the attainment of organizational goals

Key Performance Indicators:

• >_ 0% positive variance in budgeted OPEX
• Production disruption due to stock depletion
• Timely reporting and reconciliation – procurement register (daily) and other office functions ( ongoing basis), reconciliation (month end)

Skills, Competencies and Requirements
Functional Competencies / Requirements:

• Business Analytical Skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislations and procedures

Desired Skills & Personal Attributes:

• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement software.
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Team focused and result-oriented
• Good interpersonal, people management skills and negotiating skills
• Good record keeping and documentation.
• Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate
• Adherence to system controls, policies and standards.
• Ability to take initiative and multitask

Educational Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Accounting or a related field.
• Proven experience as a purchasing officer or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.

Salary
N70,000 - N100,000 monthly.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@daynteefarms.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.