PROCUREMENT OFFICER AT ABOVE LIFESTYLE | PROCUREMENT JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Above Lifestyle is a premium service restaurant, lounge and club located in Lekki, Ikotun and Abuja.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-precision Procurement Officer to serve as the strategic gatekeeper of our supply chain. In a competitive market, procurement is the engine of profitability, it requires a balance of analytical foresight and aggressive negotiation. This role is designed for a "Value Architect", someone with 3+ years of experience who can look beyond a price tag to analyze total cost of ownership, lead times, and vendor reliability.

Your mission is to ensure that our operations are fueled by high-quality, cost-effective resources. You will be responsible for the entire procurement lifecycle: from developing long-term sourcing strategies and conducting rigorous supplier evaluations to managing multi-departmental logistics and contract compliance. If you possess the "Analytical Grit" to forecast demand and the interpersonal skill to build bulletproof vendor partnerships, we want you to lead our procurement activities.

Requirements:

1. Strategic Sourcing & Contract Governance

• Sourcing Architecture: Develop and implement procurement strategies that prioritize high-tier supplier selection and long-term cost optimization.

• Negotiation Leadership: Identify potential suppliers and lead contract negotiations to secure favorable pricing, quality standards, and delivery terms.

• Contract Stewardship: Monitor supplier performance against contractual agreements, ensuring that all vendors adhere to strict quality and compliance benchmarks.

2. Supply Chain Integration & Demand Forecasting

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Coordinate closely with Production, Finance, and Operations to ensure that procurement activities are perfectly synchronized with the organization’s real-time needs.

• Inventory Intelligence: Monitor stock levels and utilize demand forecasting to ensure adequate inventory while minimizing waste and carrying costs.

• Data Integrity: Maintain meticulous records of all procurement transactions, ensuring that vendor information and contracts are always audit-ready.

3. Market Intelligence & Continuous Improvement

• Trend Analysis: Stay ahead of market fluctuations, industry developments, and regulatory changes to inform agile procurement decisions.

• Process Engineering: Proactively identify opportunities for cost savings and structural process improvements within the supply chain function.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

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

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain roles.

• Software Mastery: Proficiency in Procurement/ERP software and the Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel is a plus).

Core Competencies

• Negotiation Grit: Proven ability to manage complex contract negotiations and vendor relationships.

• Analytical Thinking: Exceptional problem-solving skills with a high degree of attention to detail.

• Operational Independence: Ability to drive the procurement function independently while maintaining seamless collaboration with a wider team.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: hr@abovelifestyle.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.