Job Description
We are looking for a Purchasing Officer to oversee all purchasing activities and ensure purchased items are of high quality and cost-efficient.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Source for reliable Vendors / Suppliers.
Conduct periodic market surveys.
Identify markets for purchasing consumables, perishable items, Office stationeries, Electrical Appliances, and other items as needed.
Perform periodic Market purchases for food and other perishable items
Work closely with the Admin department to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements.
Assist in the development of specifications for goods, and services to be purchased.
Prepare purchase orders, request Invoices, and compare offers from vendors.
Negotiate and ensure the most cost-effective option is selected.
Follow up with the Finance Department to obtain approval for requests.
Ensure supplies are delivered in a reasonable time.
Inspect delivery to confirm the quality and correctness of items received.
Create & maintain relationships with key suppliers/vendors.
Work with the Store Officer in ensuring all items have re-order levels.
Put systems in place for requisition before supplies are exhausted.
Prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports, and price lists.
Maintain records of Suppliers/Vendors, Orders, and requests.
Any other duty assigned to the Officer by your supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements
Minimum of HND / B.Sc. in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or any related field.
Minimum of 2 years working experience as a purchasing officer for a Restaurant, Hospital, or hospitality business.
Must be organized with attention to detail.
Able to manage and optimize workload, prioritize multiple projects, and ensure projects are completed on schedule.
Able to negotiate.
Proficient in the use of computers specifically Microsoft Excel.
Applicants should reside in Abuja.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications and CV to: jobs@intersectconsortium.com using the “Job Title and Location (E.g: Purchasing Officer – Abuja)” as the subject of the email.

Note: Failure to abide by the subject of the email would lead to automatic disqualification.