Job title: Procurement & Importation Officer Job at the Outsource Company
Company:
Job description: The Outsource Company is a 100 % privately held Nigerian company offering BPO/ITES (Business Process Outsourcing/Information Technology Enabled Services), from its state of art 350+ seat (additional 1000 seat also in plan) call center facility in Abuja, Nigeria. Our world class facility offers end-to-end voice and non-voice BPO services globally. We are a premier company, managing complex transaction processing operations and offering end-to-end solutions. We combine our BPO expertise with research, analytics, risk advisory and process consulting services to deliver a broad suite of offerings to our customers.
We are recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Position: Procurement & Importation Officer
Job Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The Procurement and Importation Officer is responsible for managing the procurement process and importation of goods and materials required by the organization.
- This role involves sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, overseeing the importation process, and ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Supplier Sourcing: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, both domestic and international, to ensure the procurement of quality products at competitive prices.
- Vendor Negotiations: Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure advantageous agreements, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
- Procurement Planning: Collaborate with various departments to understand their procurement needs and create procurement plans to meet the organization’s requirements.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure that all products and materials procured meet the required quality standards and specifications.
- Cost Control: Implement cost-saving strategies, such as bulk purchasing, vendor consolidation, and efficient shipping methods.
- Compliance: Stay updated on importation laws, regulations, and trade policies, and ensure that all import-related activities comply with relevant legal requirements.
- Purchase Orders: Prepare and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Importation Management: Oversee the importation process, including customs clearance, shipping, and logistics to ensure on-time delivery of imported goods.
- Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory levels, ensuring that stock levels are maintained at optimal levels and that obsolete or excess stock is minimized.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate procurement records, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, and shipping documentation.
- Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities, costs, and performance metrics to management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degrees in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field with 5 – 7 years of relevant work experience. Additional certifications in procurement or supply chain management are a plus.
- Proven experience in procurement and importation, with a strong understanding of international trade, customs procedures, and import regulations.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
- Knowledge of industry-specific procurement practices and trends.
- Familiarity with procurement software and tools, including enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and make informed procurement decisions.
Expected salary:
Location: Abuja, FCT
Job date: Sun, 12 Nov 2023 05:06:21 GMT
