Procurement Assistant

Job Description

Procurement Assistant at Saro Agro Allied Limited

Saro Agro-Allied is a leading agricultural commodity exporting company, originally founded as a cocoa trading company in 1996. Today, we engage in local and international trade of various commodities, including sesame seeds, cashews, and cocoa. We are evolving into a consumer-driven, sustainable agricultural and food business with interests in multi-seed oil crushing, value-added exports, and marketing of branded food products in Nigeria.

Locations:

• Buruku, Akparyi, Gboko – Benue
• Saki – Oyo
• Bachita – Kwara
• Sagamu – Ogun
• Kaduna

Job Summary:

The Procurement Assistant Officer will lead procurement efforts at the farmer-facing local buying agent and farm gate tiers, ensuring efficient operations and strong supplier relationships.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Liaise with key suppliers to ensure the adequacy of available resources.
• Provide leadership and direction for the procurement team, including security and labor.
• Discharge stock within 24 hours of arrival at the warehouse and prepare reports within 24 hours of discharge.
• Manage the interface between the company and key suppliers to strengthen relationships and resolve conflicts promptly.
• Provide regular, accurate information on crop flow, farm activities, competitors, and commodity volumes in specified zones.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of key suppliers through daily feedback and weekly reports.
• Maintain an updated understanding of buying agents for various commodities in Nigeria, particularly rice, soybean, and sesame.
• Ensure all reports are updated daily.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of procurement processes, key growing areas, and value drivers.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Minimum of an OND in any field.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Procurement Officer in agricultural produce, raw materials, or finished food products.
• Age: 28 – 38 years old.

Competencies Required:

• Proactive self-starter.
• High level of integrity and an independent mind.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work with all levels of the team with minimal conflict.
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task effectively.