The Purchasing & Research Analyst will build direct farmer engagement and strategic sourcing capabilities, conducting in-depth market research, frequent travel across Nigeria, and cultivating strong supplier relationships to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of agricultural products.

• Job Location: Not Specified
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Not stated (Attractive remuneration with profit-sharing scheme)

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 4,000 employees and operations spanning 35 locations across Lagos, Ibadan, Ilorin, Abeokuta, and Abuja, with rapid expansion plans.

Farm Source Research

• Identify potential farms, cooperatives, aggregators, and agricultural suppliers.
• Build and maintain a database of verified farm sources.
• Research crop availability, harvest periods, production capacity, and regional supply trends.
• Conduct background checks and supplier assessments.

Market Intelligence

• Monitor market prices for agricultural commodities.
• Analyze supply-demand trends and seasonal changes.
• Track competitor sourcing activities and procurement benchmarks.
• Prepare procurement research reports and recommendations.

Procurement Support

• Assist procurement teams in vendor selection and sourcing decisions.
• Support negotiation preparation with data and pricing analysis.
• Coordinate supplier documentation and onboarding processes.
• Ensure suppliers meet quality and compliance standards.

Field and Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate with farmers, cooperatives, and rural suppliers.
• Conduct field visits when necessary to verify production capability.
• Build strong relationships with agricultural stakeholders.

Data and Reporting

• Maintain procurement records and sourcing databases.
• Generate weekly/monthly sourcing and market reports.
• Use Excel or procurement software for analysis and tracking.

• Minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) bachelor's degree in Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics, Crop Management Science, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of agricultural supply chains.
• Vendor sourcing and procurement understanding.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to travel for field research when required.
• Familiarity with agricultural procurement, farm sourcing, commodity trading, and supply chain research.

How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should Apply here.

Why this job might be a good fit:
This role is suitable for a graduate with a strong academic background in agriculture, supply chain, or economics, who has excellent research and analytical skills, knowledge of agricultural supply chains, and a willingness to travel, looking to build a career in procurement and sourcing within a leading hospitality conglomerate.

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