Purchase Officer (Associate)

Overview

Tetra Maritime is seeking a qualified Purchase Officer (Associate) to lead end-to-end procurement, supplier negotiations, and materials sourcing for operations in Lagos. The role is responsible for acquiring goods and services cost-effectively, maintaining stringent quality standards, coordinating with kitchen and operations units, and managing dependable vendor relationships in compliance with company procurement guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Supplier Evaluation: Identify, assess, and onboard vendors based on product quality, competitive pricing, delivery reliability, and commercial reputation.
• Negotiation & Contract Management: Solicit competitive quotations, negotiate commercial pricing, establish favorable payment terms, and drive cost-reduction initiatives.
• Order Processing & Documentation: Generate, process, and track Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) through internal ERP and procurement systems.
• Logistics & Cross-Departmental Coordination: Monitor order transit timelines, coordinate deliveries with storekeepers, operations teams, kitchens, and accounting divisions, and reconcile delivery shortages or discrepancies.
• Inventory & Vendor Records: Track stock levels to support timely reorder cycles, maintain accurate supplier performance scorecards, and audit procurement files.

Benefits & Career Incentives

• Competitive full-time corporate compensation package within the maritime and catering logistics sector.
• Direct operational leadership over multi-unit supply chain cycles and large-scale commodity purchasing.
• Professional development within a high-tempo enterprise procurement and supply chain environment.

Eligibility Criteria

• Academic Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: 2 to 5+ years of demonstrable professional experience in corporate purchasing, procurement, or inventory control.
• Industry Preference: Prior background in hospitality, industrial catering, food service, maritime logistics, or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) is strongly advantageous.
• Technical Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced data tracking), procurement software, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) databases.
• Domain Knowledge: Knowledge of food commodities, kitchen equipment, housekeeping materials, packaging logistics, and emergency requisition handling across multiple branch locations.
• Core Competencies: Confident commercial negotiation, cost-benefit analysis, vendor relationship management, and structured organizational communication.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Measurable cost savings achieved via vendor negotiations and price benchmarking.
• High percentage rate of on-time, in-full (OTIF) material deliveries.
• Vendor compliance, quality pass rates, and swift resolution of purchase discrepancies.
• Accuracy of procurement ledgers, purchase requisitions, and inventory availability.

Application Procedure

• Review the role requirements and submit your application directly via Workable: https://jobs.workable.com/view/8yzJ3GRmeqHkaR5Zyvfpn5/purchase-officer-(associate)-in-lagos-at-tetra-maritime
• Attach your updated CV, verifiable credentials, and details of past procurement achievements.