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7 Oct 2025

Procurement Officer at the Place (Smackers Limited)

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The Place – We are a fast growing, world class, and dynamic, multi-billion Nigerian conglomerates, established and managed by a team of professionals with decades of management consulting and accounting experience/ training from Arthur Andersen (now KPMG in Nigeria). We are a profitable player in the QSR sector of the Hospitality industry in Nigeria with great prospects and staff strength of over 1000 employees. Currently, our operations span across 17 locations in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria, with rapid expansion plans to penetrate more locations in the short to medium term.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full time
Reports to: Procurement Manager

About the Role

  • We are a leading QSR in the Hospitality sector seeking a Procurement Officer to manage sourcing activities at our outstations.
  • The Executive would visit major markets, Farms and supplier locations to find reliable vendors, negotiate prices, and ensure items are bought on time and at good cost.
  • The role also involves using ERP tools for processing purchase orders and request, requires regular travel to Identify new vendors, monitoring of vendor performance and consistent research/market survey to stay updated on price changes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research and identify Farm Produce/items that are cheaper to buy in outstation regions or more cost-effective to bring in from other regions
  • Research and identify markets and supplier hubs within your outstation to find quality vendors for all food and non-food items.
  • Vet and register new vendors and distributors, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with company policy.
  • Process daily outstation Purchase Request and Purchase Orders using the ERP system (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365).
  • Monitor market trends and price changes regularly and share insights with the Procurement Manager.
  • Keep proper records of all purchases and coordinate with warehouse, inventory, and finance teams for smooth procurement operations.

Qualifications

  • Degree/Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Admin, or related field.
  • 3–4 years of relevant experience, preferably in QSR, hospitality, or FMCG.
  • Field experience with vendors in local and rural markets.
  • ERP knowledge (esp. Microsoft Dynamics 365) and strong negotiation skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel and Word for reporting.
  • Willingness to travel often and work independently.
  • Hausa or Yoruba fluency is a plus, depending on the region.

Application Closing Date
8th October, 2025.




Method of Application

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here

Note
  • Candidates who do not meet the above criteria and does not agree with the terms and condition need not apply.
  • If you meet the above criteria please send your Curriculum Vitae not later than 2days to the date of this publication.



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