BLACK PELICAN LIMITED RECRUITMENT FOR PROCUREMENT INTERN | PROCUREMENT INTERN JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Black Pelican Group, established in 2004, is Nigeria’s foremost lifestyle solutions group and a leader in total interior solutions, providing end-to-end services through its subsidiaries – IL Bagno (premium luxury finishes), Bathrooms Direct (affordable sanitary wares, tiles, and doors), Bagno Technik (specialized installation and maintenance), BPL Logistix (integrated logistics, warehousing, and delivery), and BPL Wellness (fitness and wellness through an exclusive partnership with Technogym). With a strong reputation for excellence, we deliver world-class designs, products, and services that seamlessly cater to the luxury market, while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, innovation, continuous learning, and corporate social responsibility.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-potential and analytically minded Procurement Intern (currently serving as an NYSC Corps Member in Lagos) to join our supply chain team. In a high-velocity business environment, success is defined by "Resource Optimization", the ability to secure the right materials, at the right price, at the right time. This role is designed for a "Strategic Sourcing Apprentice" who can blend "Meticulous Documentation" with the "Negotiation Grit" required to manage vendor relationships and logistics.

Your mission is to support the seamless acquisition of goods and services that power our operations. You will be a vital link in our supply chain: responsible for assisting in vendor selection, tracking purchase orders, and ensuring that every naira spent delivers maximum value. If you possess "Exceptional Attention to Detail," a background in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain, and a proactive mindset, we want to provide you with the ultimate workplace readiness experience.

Requirements:

1. Sourcing Support & Vendor Diplomacy

• Market Research: Conduct targeted research to identify reliable suppliers and compare price-to-quality ratios for various goods and services.

• Vendor Database Management: Assist in maintaining an up-to-date registry of verified vendors, ensuring all compliance documents and contact details are current.

• Quote Aggregation: Collect and analyze quotes from multiple suppliers to support the selection of the most cost-effective and reliable partners.

2. Order Lifecycle & Logistics Coordination

• Purchase Order (PO) Management: Support the creation and tracking of purchase orders, ensuring that all internal approvals are secured before procurement.

• Delivery Tracking: Monitor delivery timelines and coordinate with logistics providers to ensure that goods arrive on schedule and in the specified condition.

• Inventory Liaison: Work closely with the warehouse or inventory teams to verify that received goods match the purchase specifications and quality standards.

3. Administrative Integrity & Data Analysis

• Documentation Sovereignty: Maintain a high-fidelity filing system for all procurement records, contracts, and invoices to ensure audit readiness.

• Spend Analysis: Utilize Microsoft Excel to assist in tracking procurement expenditures and identifying opportunities for cost savings.

• Reporting Assistance: Support the Procurement Manager in preparing weekly and monthly reports on procurement activity and vendor performance.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.

• Current Status: Must be a recent NYSC Corps Member currently deployed to Lagos State.

• Technical Skills: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, and especially Excel).

Core Competencies

• Organizational Grit: Ability to manage multiple administrative tasks with millimetric attention to detail.

• Analytical Thinking: A natural aptitude for comparing data points and identifying the best value propositions.

• Location Advantage: Candidates residing within the Lekki axis are strongly encouraged to apply for ease of logistics.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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