Purchasing Officer at MINISO Lifestyle Nigeria Limited

Responsibilities:

• Conducting product research, sourcing products; evaluating and reviewing product quality.
• Researching potential vendors and sourcing new suppliers and vendors.
• Creates purchase orders, ensuring relevant procurement procedures have been applied and all supporting documentation is attached and recorded.
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Develop cost control plans and working within set budgets.
• Negotiating the best or most cost-effective contracts/deals, ensuring reasonable terms for pricing and supply.
• Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses.
• Performing inventory inspections and reordering supplies and stock as necessary.
• Conducting market research to keep abreast of emerging trends and business opportunities.
• Working with the warehouse team to ensure storage requirements are met.
• Ensuring statutory compliance with relevant regulators.
• Carry out other procurement related activities as assigned by the Line Manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma.
• Relevant professional qualification or certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in an FMCG retail company as a purchasing officer or a similar.

Skills Required:

• Great negotiation skills with the ability to get the best pricing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Tech Savvy and Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Good organization and innovation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors).
• Proficiency in the use of purchasing and order management software.
• Ability to multitask and perform under tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Solid knowledge of market research techniques.
• Ability to identify business opportunities to drive growth and profitability.
• Good understanding of supply chain procedures.