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WE ARE HIRING: Procurement Manager
Company: PricePally (E-Commerce Grocery & Fresh Food Supply Chain)
Department: Supply Chain
Location: Lagos, Nigeria (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Head of Supply Chain / Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Application Deadline: 25 July 2026

About PricePally

PricePally is a leading Nigerian group-buying and fresh food platform connecting households and businesses directly to farmers, producers, and wholesalers. The company focuses on reducing food costs while ensuring quality, efficiency, and reliable supply across multiple cities.

Job Purpose

The Procurement Manager will lead and transform PricePally’s procurement function into a strategic, data-driven unit, ensuring:

• Product availability
• Competitive pricing
• Supplier performance
• Inventory optimization
• Cost efficiency

The role supports growth, customer satisfaction, and profitability across fresh produce, proteins, groceries, and FMCG categories.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Procurement Management

• Develop and implement procurement strategy aligned with business goals
• Lead sourcing across all product categories
• Create annual procurement plans based on forecasts
• Ensure product availability while minimizing cost

2. Supplier Management

• Identify, onboard, and manage suppliers (farmers, cooperatives, distributors)
• Conduct supplier audits, compliance checks, and performance reviews
• Maintain approved supplier database

3. Price Intelligence & Cost Optimization

• Monitor market prices and commodity trends
• Negotiate pricing, discounts, and payment terms
• Track purchase price variance and savings opportunities

4. Demand & Procurement Planning

• Collaborate with sales and inventory teams for accurate forecasting
• Align procurement with seasonality and demand cycles
• Reduce stock-outs and excess inventory

5. Inventory Optimization

• Ensure FIFO/FEFO compliance for perishables
• Reduce waste, spoilage, and aging inventory
• Monitor turnover and replenishment cycles

6. Procurement Operations

• Oversee purchase orders and supplier confirmations
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance
• Track lead times and delivery performance

7. Cost of Sales Management

• Monitor cost drivers (inventory, logistics, wastage, pricing)
• Maintain Cost of Sales ≤ 70% of revenue

8. Analytics & Reporting

• Develop procurement dashboards and KPIs
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports
• Track supplier performance and procurement efficiency

9. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Supply Chain, Finance, Logistics, Sales, QA, and Operations

10. Risk & Compliance

• Develop risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure food safety and regulatory compliance
• Maintain backup suppliers

11. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop procurement team
• Set KPIs and drive performance
• Promote innovation and accountability

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Product Availability: >95%
• Supplier On-Time Delivery: >95%
• Forecast Accuracy: >90%
• Stock-Out Rate: <2%
• Procurement Savings: 5–10% annually
• Cost of Sales: ≤70% of revenue
• Waste & Spoilage: <3%

Qualifications

Education:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Agriculture, Economics, Logistics, or related field

Certifications (Advantage):

• CIPS, APICS (CSCP/CPIM), CIPSMN
• Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt+)
• PMP

Experience:

• 8–10 years in procurement/supply chain
• Minimum 5 years in management role
• Experience in FMCG, retail, agriculture, or food supply chain

Technical Skills

• Strategic sourcing & category management
• Demand forecasting & inventory planning
• Supplier negotiation & contract management
• Procurement analytics & ERP systems
• Advanced Excel, Power BI/Tableau (SQL is a plus)

Core Competencies

• Strategic leadership & commercial acumen
• Data-driven decision-making
• Cost optimization & performance analysis
• Stakeholder & team management
• Process improvement & operational excellence

Success Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Build a strong and reliable supplier network
• Ensure high product availability with minimal stock-outs
• Deliver measurable cost savings
• Improve procurement efficiency using data and analytics
• Drive business growth and margin improvement

Strategic Objectives (First 12 Months)

• Achieve 95%+ product availability
• Reduce stock-outs to <2%
• Reach 90%+ forecast accuracy
• Cut emergency purchases by 50%
• Reduce waste/spoilage by 25%
• Implement supplier scorecards and procurement dashboards

How to Apply

Send your CV to: apply.pricepally@gmail.com

Subject Line: Procurement Manager

Full Job Description / Call for Application

Important Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Early application is strongly encouraged

Join PricePally and lead a high-impact procurement function shaping the future of food supply in Nigeria.