Senior Procurement Officer Job at Sayed Farms Limited

Sayed Farms Limited specialized in the poultry sector, covering all its major aspects, and also in the distribution of frozen food in the Nigerian Market. Our line of frozen products has expanded to include the finest quality of chicken, potatoes, cheese, vegetables, seafood, and ice cream products in the market.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job osition: Senior Procurement Officer

Job Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement processes from requisition to delivery, ensuring timely and cost-effective purchases.
• Analyze procurement needs and develop purchasing strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Manage supplier performance, contracts, and compliance with internal policies and legal requirements.
• Understand and maintain knowledge of FMCG, and develop and implement strategies to ensure cost effective supply of services to meet the company’s procurement plan
• Develop procurement plans to ensure goods (machine and automobile spare parts, raw materials and others) are secure at appropriate times.
• Work closely with departmental heads in developing procurement plans
• Monitor market trends and conduct cost analyses to identify opportunities for savings.
• Prepare procurement reports, KPIs, and documentation for audits and management reviews.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, ethical standards, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Procurement, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in general procurement, preferably in a senior or supervisory role.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating and contract management of high value and high-risk
• Knowledge of suppliers, markets, trends of company’s machine and automobile spare parts, raw materials and others.
• Experience in applying efficient procurement processes, structures and analytical tools
• Proficient in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Familiarity with contract law and risk management practices is a plus.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is an advantage.

Key skills and Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge of procurements.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be able to pay attention to details and accuracy.
• Have excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Be able to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Ability to lead and mentor a team.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letters and CV along with passport photographs to: jobs@sayedfarms.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.