Procurement Officer at Workforce Group

At Workforce Group, we go beyond narrowly defined client issues, beyond conventional wisdom, beyond the expected, to create opportunities for our clients, candidates, colleagues, collaborators, and community.

Through a network of diversified but highly complementary lines of businesses we have helped some of the most important and exciting organisations on the continent find the critical talent, access cutting edge advice and get innovative support they require to grow in a challenging market.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Procurement Officer will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities, ensuring the timely sourcing of goods and services at optimal cost, quality, and delivery standards.
• The role will support operational efficiency by driving strategic sourcing, supplier management, and compliance with procurement policies.

Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Sourcing:

• Execute end-to-end procurement activities including sourcing, vendor selection, negotiation, and purchase order processing
• Identify and evaluate suppliers to ensure cost competitiveness, quality, and reliability
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and service-level agreements to achieve value for money.

Cost Control & Compliance:

• Monitor procurement spend and support cost optimization initiatives
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Support internal and external audits by providing procurement documentation.

Inventory & Operations Support:

• Work closely with finance, operations, and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of goods and services
• Track inventory levels and support demand planning where applicable
• Resolve procurement-related issues impacting business operations.

Vendor & Contract Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers
• Monitor supplier performance and address delivery, quality, or cost issues
• Maintain accurate supplier records, contracts, and procurement documentation

Reporting:

• Prepare procurement reports on spend analysis, supplier performance, and cost savings
• Maintain up-to-date records of purchase orders, invoices, and deliveries

Requirements & Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3–8 years’ experience in procurement or supply chain roles
• Experience working in a structured corporate, FMCG, manufacturing, logistics, or service environment is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement/ERP systems
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Good understanding of procurement best practices and sourcing strategies
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Personal Attributes:

• Integrity-driven and compliant
• Proactive and solution-oriented
• Strong ownership mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline 27th February, 2026.