Position: Procurement Officer
Contract: 3-year renewable contract Location: Ibadan
Closing Date: 5 January 2026
DUTIES:
Managing Supplier and Vendor Relations
· Negotiate with selected suppliers and obtain quotations for procurement.
· Coordinate site visits with contractors and end-users to gather necessary information for quotations.
· Maintain close contact with suppliers for up-to-date market and product information.
· Identify and select reliable suppliers for daily food and beverage purchases based on regular quotations.
· Participate in food tasting panels for vendor selection and product evaluation.
· Prepare and negotiate contracts with selected suppliers.
· Attend exhibitions and seminars to source new suppliers and better price-performance products.
· Work with suppliers to negotiate rebate programs.
Managing Procurement Activities
· Verify and authorize procurement orders.
· Place orders and expedite deliveries.
· Prepare tender invitations, execute tender openings, and compare tenders for procurement decisions.
· Work closely with the Chef and Food & Beverage team to source products for their day to day operations.
· Source alternative products that offer competitive pricing while maintaining quality standards and services.
· Prepare and submit monthly cost-saving reports to the Head of HOSTRAS.
· Explore opportunities for green procurement and participate in recycling programs.
· Provide suggestions to other departments for cost savings without compromising their requirements
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
BSC/HND in Procurement, Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration or any other related course. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.
Professional certification is an added advantage.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
- Be Familiar with procurement software, POS systems.
- Be knowledgeable in budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting for procurement activities.
- Demonstrate proficiency in analyzing supplier proposals, market trends, and procurement data to support informed purchasing decisions.
- Be familiar with Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Benefits
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
This position is no longer open.