Procurement Officer / Storekeeper at TIA Technologies Limited

TIA Technologies Limited is an Engineering company that aims to provide Intelligence driven Technology and Engineering solutions across Africa. Incorporated in 2010 to create sustainable solutions, we think differently by using technology, Artificial Intelligence, insights, and analytics to innovate and deliver efficiently.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer / Storekeeper

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Perform market research and identify the best prices/qualities.
• Negotiate contract terms of agreement.
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Review the quality of purchased products.
• Enter order details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases
• Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information, and invoices.
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
• Review requisition orders in order to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
• Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports, and price lists.
• Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
• Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
• Calculate costs of orders, and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts.
• Check shipments when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and that goods meet specifications.
• Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analysis.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed.
• Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
• Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.
• Respond to staff and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
• Perform buying duties when necessary and ensure quality goods and services are purchased at all times.
• Maintain receipts, records, and withdrawals from the stockroom by generating Materials Received Report (MRR) promptly.
• Completes store administration and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Manages the inward & outward flow of inventory with proper documentation.
• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs.
• Support the Project team with any back-end activities.
• Submit monthly reports of activities.
• Compare suppliers' bills with bids and purchase orders to verify accuracy.
• Maintain knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases and provide information about these rules to organization staff members and vendors.
• Monitor in-house inventory movement and complete inventory transfer forms for bookkeeping purposes.
• And any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• HND / B.Sc in Management, Economics, Engineering, Procurement or any other related field obtained in a recognized University.
• Proven work experience as a Procurement Officer/Storekeeper with a minimum of 2 years in the Engineering Industry.
• Good ability to resolve problems related to procurement.
• Good communication andnegotiation skills.
• Understanding of supply chain procedures
• Applicants with Technical Background would be highly considered.
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office especially MS Excel skills
• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, and liaising with vendors)

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  10th March, 2024.