Title : Procurement Officer
Location : Lagos, Nigeria
Reports to : Group Procurement Controller
Department : Procurement & Supply Chain
Role Summary
The Procurement Officer supports all sourcing and purchasing activities across projects and departments. The role focuses on ensuring timely, cost-effective, and quality procurement of materials, fabrication items, and services required for brand activation, campaigns, and marketing productions.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and evaluate vendors for production, logistics, branding, printing, and creative supplies.
- Negotiate best pricing and contract terms while maintaining quality and delivery timelines.
- Process purchase requisitions, prepare purchase orders, and track orders to completion.
- Conduct market surveys and maintain supplier performance records.
- Support cost control and budget management on client projects.
- Liaise with Finance for invoice validation and payment processing.
- Maintain procurement documentation and update internal trackers or ERP systems.
- Generate weekly and monthly procurement reports for management.
Required Skills & Competencies
Strong negotiation and communication ability.Sound understanding of vendor management and market pricing in the marketing / experiential industry.Analytical, detail-oriented, and organized.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.2–5 years’ experience in procurement (preferably within an experiential or marketing agency).Professional certification (CIPS, CIPSMN, etc.) and background in finance is an advantage.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Cost savings achieved vs. project budget.On-time delivery rate.Supplier compliance and performance ratings.Accuracy of procurement documentation and reporting.Remuneration
Competitive and opportunities for growth.