Material Purchaser

Job Description

• We are seeking a smart, energetic, and result-oriented Material Purchaser to source, negotiate, and purchase raw materials, particularly PET bottles and used sacks, for the company's recycling operations.
• The ideal candidate must possess strong negotiation skills, market awareness, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers while ensuring a consistent supply of quality materials.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase PET bottles, used sacks, and other recyclable raw materials.
• Identify and develop new suppliers, collectors, and collection centers.
• Negotiate competitive prices while maintaining quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Conduct regular market surveys to monitor raw material availability and pricing.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials to meet production demands.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly purchasing reports.
• Verify the quality and quantity of purchased materials before acceptance.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Represent the company professionally during field operations and supplier engagements.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree / HND or equivalent qualification.
• Additional qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related fields will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2–4 years experience in procurement, purchasing, field sourcing, sales, or related roles.
• Experience in recycling, waste management, manufacturing, or raw material sourcing will be an added advantage.

Other Requirements:

• Must be honest, hardworking, and self-motivated.
• Must possess good negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Ability to travel frequently within assigned locations.
• Must be punctual, disciplined, and result-oriented.
• Good knowledge of local markets and recyclable material sourcing is an added advantage.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; additional local languages will be an advantage.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to identify quality recyclable materials.
• Ability to work independently and meet procurement targets.
• Good record-keeping and reporting skills.
• Basic computer knowledge is an added advantage.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.

Salary
N70,000 - N200,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
12th August, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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