Food Concepts commenced operations in 2001. From inception, our aim has been clear-cut and focused: to revolutionize the food sector in West Africa and to deliver extraordinary satisfaction to our stakeholders.

Since launching in 2004, Chicken Republic (Subsidiary of Food concepts) has already opened 55 stores in Nigeria and Ghana. On this basis, we are proud of the brand’s hard-earned reputation as the fastest growing chicken QSR in West Africa and the number 1 chicken QSR in Nigeria (both in revenues and number of outlets). In addition, Chicken Republic was ranked as one of Nigeria’s top 20 brands across all categories (Financial Standards Awards 2009).

Job Position: Procurement Officer

Job Purpose

• To develop, implement and manage effective, best-in-class systems for the effective management of supplier relationships and interfaces with Food Concepts.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas

Procurement Operations:

• Nigerian business directoryNegotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
• Plan and approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
• Prepare purchasing reports for all the agreements they have with suppliers and vendors
• Prepare plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Follow and enforce the company's procurement policies and procedures.
• Manage inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintain and update supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Maintain good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Research and evaluate prospective suppliers.

Risk and Cost Management:

• Perform risk management for supply contract
• Examine and test existing contracts
• Ensure clear audit trail, process transparency and clarity of roles of individual parties in the Procurement process

Key Performance Indicators

• Quality of business suppliers
• Procurement turnaround time
• Quality of goods/services procured
• Quality of risk management/prevention of risk exposure in the procurement process

Job Specifications

• A good First Degree in Social/Management/Physical Sciences
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, especially in the QSR/Food Industry sector
• Membership of the CIPS, CILS, CILCS, CISCOM, Lean Six Sigma or any other related professional qualification is an added advantage

Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of Inventory Management
• Knowledge of Cost management
• Knowledge of applicable legislations, as well as policies and procedures
• Demonstrates expertise in Procurement management