Buyer at Perfetti Van Melle Nigeria Limited

Perfetti Van Melle Nigeria Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Perfetti Van Melle group, one of the worlds largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum, creating imaginative products and brands that are enjoyed in over 150 countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Buyer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

What You Will Do

• Responsible for selecting and facilitating the purchase of Direct Materials in PVM Nigeria and ensures company meets its production objectives.
• Establishing and ensuring quality standards from suppliers.
• Drafting and managing suppliers’ contracts, ensuring compliance with agreed terms and conditions.
• Maintain an ethical relationship with suppliers.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities through volume discounts, effective negotiation and exploring alternate sourcing.
• Identifying and reviewing prospective suppliers based on quality and reliability.
• Engage and negotiate directly with suppliers to negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedule and contract details.
• Drafting and managing suppliers’ contracts and ensuring contracts always remain valid.

Our Perfect Candidate

• Holds a BSc or HND in Engineering, Numerical-related study or Social Science.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong prioritisation skill.
• Ability to analyze business performance with meaningful results.
• Certification in SCM, a Master’s degree or an MBA will be an added advantage.
• Proven work experience of between 5 – 8 years within the Food & Beverage Industry.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply