Procurement officer / Buying Officer at Chef Eros & Co. in Lekki, Lagos

Position Overview

We are looking for a initiative-driven and meticulous Procurement officer/Buying Officer to assist our procurement processes at Cook Eros & Co. The preferred candidate will help in procurement quality ingredients, wrapping materials, and kitchen inventory, making sure that all buys match with our corporate identity guidelines and business needs.

Primary duties

• Buy all unedited materials, ingredients, wrapping, and business inventory necessary across the organization.
• Check in on orders and guarantee promptness dispatch of goods to meet kitchen and generation needs.
• Coordinate with the procurement team to fulfill needs for kitchen, bakery, culinary service, and processes teams.
• Help in checking fulfilled items from vendors for quality, quantity, and adherence with orders.
• Assist track stock levels and inform supervisors when restocking is needed.
• Help in recognizing trusted suppliers for fresh generate, dry goods, kitchen tools, wrapping, and other food associated items.
• Compare supplier pricing and suggest more economical alternatives as required.
• Make sure that acquired items meet organisation and compliance guidelines.
• File bills, dispatch notes and assist the team with buy recordkeeping.

Qualification

• SSCE or OND in Business Management, Procurement, or relevant field.
• 1 – 2 years in a similar position; expertise in the food, dining venue, or hospitality sector is a plus.
• Basic expertise in buying and stock methods.
• Clear expression and bargain ability
• Meticulousness and precision
• Basic Excel spreadsheet software or Google Sheets competencies
• Capability to operate under pressure in a efficient paced environment.