Graduate Procurement Executive Job at The Place, Abuja – Apply Now

The PlaceAbujaFull-Time

Job Description

The Graduate Procurement Executive will manage sourcing activities, visit markets and supplier locations, identify reliable vendors, negotiate prices, and ensure items are procured on time and at good cost.

  • Job Location: Abuja (FCT)
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: Not stated

About the Company

The Place is a fast-growing, world-class, and dynamic multi-billion Nigerian conglomerate, established and managed by professionals with decades of management consulting and accounting experience from Arthur Andersen (now KPMG in Nigeria). The company is a profitable player in the QSR sector of the hospitality industry with over 2,000 employees and operations spanning 32 locations in Lagos and Abuja, with rapid expansion plans.

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.

Required Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Admin, or a related field.
  • Minimum of Second Class (Upper Division).
  • 1–3 years of relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, or related fields.
  • Field experience with vendors in local and rural markets.
  • ERP knowledge (especially Microsoft Dynamics 365) and strong negotiation skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel and Word for reporting.
  • We prefer a local professional who has origin in any part of northern Nigeria or is familiar with northern culture.
  • Fluency in Hausa Language is preferred.

How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae not later than 2 days from the date of this publication via the application link: Apply here.

Why this job might be a good fit:
This role is suitable for a graduate with 1–3 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, ERP knowledge, and fluency in Hausa, who is eager to build a career in sourcing and supply chain within a leading QSR and hospitality conglomerate.

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