Senior Procurement Officer

Elevare Human Solutions Limited is a Human Resource Consulting and Workforce Solutions company dedicated to helping organizations attract, manage, and retain top talent. We provide recruitment, HR advisory, employer branding, and workforce management solutions that drive business growth and organizational success.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• We are hiring a results-driven Senior Procurement Officer to oversee procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, negotiate favourable commercial terms, and make sure quality goods and services are delivered on time at competitive costs.
• You will bring strong procurement and supply chain expertise, sound commercial judgement and the ability to improve processes while keeping operations efficient and cost effective.

Key Responsibilities
Procurement Planning and Execution:

• Develop and implement procurement plans aligned with organisational objectives and operational requirements.
• Coordinate the sourcing, evaluation, selection, and acquisition of goods and services.
• Ensure procurement activities are completed within approved budgets and operational timelines.
• Prepare and manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and procurement documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency and reduce purchasing costs.

Supplier and Vendor Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers and service providers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual conditions.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality and service delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed service levels, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
• Conduct supplier assessments, market research, and periodic vendor reviews.
• Develop alternative sourcing options to minimise supply chain disruptions.

Strategic Sourcing and Cost Optimisation:

• Conduct market intelligence and price benchmarking to support informed purchasing decisions.
• Lead competitive bidding, quotation analysis, and supplier selection processes.
• Identify cost saving opportunities without compromising quality or operational requirements.
• Analyse expenditure patterns and recommend strategies for improved cost control.
• Support the development of procurement frameworks that deliver long term commercial value.

Inventory and Supply Chain Coordination:

• Coordinate with relevant departments to understand purchasing needs and forecast demand.
• Monitor stock availability and support effective inventory management.
• Ensure timely delivery of procured items to prevent operational interruptions.
• Work with warehouse, finance, operations, and other relevant teams to resolve supply challenges.
• Monitor supplier lead times and proactively address potential shortages or delays.

Compliance, Risk and Documentation:

• Ensure procurement activities comply with approved internal policies, budgets, and authorisation procedures.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases, contracts, quotations, and purchase orders.
• Identify procurement risks, including price volatility, supplier dependency, fraud, and delivery failures.
• Promote transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct throughout the procurement process.
• Support internal audits and provide procurement documentation when required.

Reporting and Performance Management:

• Prepare periodic procurement reports covering expenditure, savings, supplier performance, and outstanding orders.
• Track procurement performance against approved budgets and operational targets.
• Analyse procurement data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Recommend process improvements that strengthen procurement governance and operational efficiency.
• Provide timely updates to Management on procurement activities and critical supply chain issues.

Key Performance Indicators
The successful candidate will be assessed against the following performance indicators:

• Cost Savings: Demonstrable savings through supplier negotiations and sourcing improvements.
• Procurement Turnaround Time: Timely processing and fulfilment of approved purchase requests.
• Supplier Performance: Compliance with agreed quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Budget Compliance: Procurement expenditure maintained within approved budgets.
• Quality Assurance: Reduction in defective, incorrect, or non compliant supplies.
• Documentation and Compliance: Accurate procurement records and adherence to approved procedures.
• Inventory Availability: Timely replenishment and reduced operational disruptions arising from procurement delays.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Positive feedback from internal departments regarding procurement responsiveness and service delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Demonstrable experience in supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, cost optimisation, and vendor management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple procurement assignments and competing priorities.
• Strong understanding of procurement procedures, inventory management, and supplier evaluation.
• Professional procurement certifications, such as CIPS or equivalent, will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement, inventory, or enterprise resource planning systems.

Technical Competencies:

• Strategic sourcing and procurement planning.
• Commercial negotiation and cost management.
• Supplier relationship and contract management.
• Analytical thinking and data driven decision making.
• Inventory and supply chain coordination.
• Financial awareness and budget management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Problem solving and risk management.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

What We Offer

• N300,000 net monthly salary
• A senior role with real influence on cost control and supply chain performance