Procurement Officer

Location: Suleja, Niger

Job Description

• We seek to hire a qualified and technically competent Procurement Officer for our Aluminium and Copper Ingots Manufacturing Plant. However, this role is for Suleja.
• The Factory, which is based in Mowe [Lagos-Ibadan Express Way], Ogun state will primarily recycle a broad range of scrap materials and convert them to usable Aluminium and Copper Ingots for different manufacturing purposes.

Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will but is not limited to:

• Source for suppliers of scraps and raw materials.
• Adhere to guidelines on how often the company gets price quotes for items, the number of bids to accept, and which vendors to consider.
• Procure goods for the company.
• Update supplier list/database regularly.
• Supplier relationship/engagements.
• Discuss contracts and possible engagements through the Manager.
• Evaluating quality, price, reliability, technical support, and availability of goods and services.
• Monitor scrap suppliers’ deliverables and timelines.
• Prepare and send out weekly/monthly reports.

Key Performance Indicators KPIs

• Achieve at least 95% on-time delivery of scrap materials from suppliers.
• Maintain procurement cost savings of 5–10% through effective negotiation and sourcing.
• Ensure 98% supplier quality compliance on all aluminium and copper scrap deliveries.
• Maintain 100% adherence to procurement policies and reporting timelines.
• Keep procurement spend within ±5% of approved budget.
• Achieve 98% ERP data accuracy and timely update of supplier database.

Education and Experience

• A Degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Administration,  Engineering, or a related field.
• Aluminum Scraps procurement experience is required.
• 4 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role for a recycling facility.

Required Competencies:

• Knowledge of procurement software and tools.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics or other ERPs.
• Interpersonal skills such as teamwork and good listening skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and organize.
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to multitask.