PROCUREMENT OFFICER AT SCHOOL RECRUITMENT NETWORK | PROCUREMENT JOBS IN ABUJA

About Company:

School Recruitment Network has been bridging the gap between talent and opportunity in the nation's capital, establishing itself as the gateway to educational careers. Dedicated to connecting qualified educators with top-tier schools, the network ensures that academic institutions have access to the best professionals. As the demand for quality education grows, School Recruitment Network is building the workforce of tomorrow's leaders.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-integrity and commercially astute Procurement Officer to anchor our supply chain operations in Abuja. In a global-standard educational environment, success is defined by "Value Engineering", the ability to harmonize high-quality resource acquisition with aggressive cost-optimization strategies. This role is designed for a "Sourcing Architect" who can blend "Market Intelligence" with the "Organizational Discipline" required to manage vendor relationships, school supplies, and facility infrastructure requirements.

Requirements:

1. Strategic Sourcing & Market Intelligence

• Vendor Diplomacy: Identify, evaluate, and manage a high-fidelity network of suppliers to ensure the consistent delivery of school resources and services.

• Value Architecture: Conduct regular market surveys and price analyses to ensure the institution achieves the highest possible Return on Investment (ROI) for all expenditures.

• Contract Governance: Negotiate favorable terms, conditions, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with external partners to safeguard institutional interests.

2. Supply Chain Orchestration & Inventory

• Procurement Lifecycle: Manage the end-to-end procurement process, from initial requisition and purchase order (PO) issuance to final delivery and quality inspection.

• Inventory Stewardship: Collaborate with department heads to forecast resource needs, preventing both stock-outs of critical supplies and wasteful over-ordering.

• Logistics Oversight: Coordinate the seamless delivery of goods to the Abuja campus, ensuring all items meet the "Global-Standard" quality requirements before acceptance.

3. Fiscal Compliance & Documentation

• Audit Readiness: Maintain a "Source of Truth" database for all procurement activities, ensuring meticulous filing of invoices, receipts, and competitive bidding documents.

• Budget Alignment: Ensure all procurement activities operate strictly within approved departmental budgets and institutional financial policies.

• Ethical Governance: Promote a high level of responsibility and transparency, ensuring a "Zero-Conflict of Interest" procurement environment.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Relevant qualifications in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

• Experience: Proven experience in a procurement role within a School or Corporate environment.

• Certifications: Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIPS or NIM) are highly desirable.

Core Competencies

• Negotiation Grit: Exceptional ability to drive hard bargains while maintaining healthy long-term partnerships.

• Organizational Discipline: A meticulous mindset for managing complex purchase orders and multi-departmental needs.

• Communication Power: Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional teamwork with both academic and non-academic staff.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: schoolrecruitment89@gmail.com using the Job Position  in the subject of the mail.