Procurement & Logistics Officer

Job summary

Responsible for ensuring production is never delayed by unavailable materials and that completed orders reach customers as promised. Covers sourcing and purchasing of fabrics, trims and packaging, supplier negotiation, stock control and accountability, and the packaging, dispatch and tracking of all outbound deliveries.

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 3 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Purchase all fabrics, trims, accessories and packaging required for production.
• Source and maintain reliable suppliers, and negotiate pricing, quality and delivery terms.
• Obtain approval from Management for every purchase prior to commitment, and compare quotations before recommending a supplier.
• Maintain complete records of all purchases, including quotations, invoices, receipts and delivery notes.
• Inspect incoming materials against the order placed and report shortages, damage or incorrect items to the supplier without delay.
• Ensure all materials required for a production run are received and available before production is scheduled to commence.
• Maintain accurate stock records for fabrics, trims, packaging and finished garments.
• Issue materials to production in line with the cut plan provided by the Production Manager and account for quantities issued, used and remaining.
• Conduct regular stock counts, record results, and account to Management for any discrepancy.
• Manage the packaging and dispatch of completed orders to customers.
• Liaise with couriers and delivery partners, track each consignment through to confirmed arrival, and resolve delays, damage or losses.
• Report to Management on stock levels, price movements, supplier performance and materials running low.

Requirements:

• Experience in procurement, purchasing or stock control, ideally within fashion, textiles or manufacturing.
• Practical knowledge of fabrics and trims, and the ability to assess quality on delivery.
• Strong negotiation skills and an established or demonstrable approach to sourcing suppliers.
• Meticulous record-keeping, with the ability to account for every item of stock and every naira spent.
• Experience coordinating deliveries and managing courier or logistics partners.
• Complete transparency and integrity in handling Company funds and stock, and willingness to be held accountable for both.
• Competence with basic spreadsheets or inventory records.