Procurement Supervisor (Palm Kernel)

Location: Owo, Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Procurement Supervisor (Palm Kernel) will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and ensuring continuous supply of quality palm kernels for factory operations.
• The role involves vendor development, price negotiation, market intelligence, logistics coordination, and maintaining procurement records while ensuring cost optimization and timely deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor moisture content, dirt levels, shell percentage, and other quality parameters
• Ensure procured materials meet company quality standards and specifications
• Prepare daily and monthly procurement MIS reports
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and audit requirements
• Maintain procurement records, supplier agreements, and purchase orders
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, quantity, pricing, and delivery timelines
• Ensure timely movement of materials from suppliers to plant
• Share regular procurement and market reports with management
• Track daily market prices and availability of palm kernels
• Identify and onboard new vendors and suppliers
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance team for inspection and approval of palm kernels
• Conduct supplier negotiations for pricing, quality, payment terms, and delivery schedules
• Maintain healthy business relationships with suppliers and transporters
• Follow up on dispatches, weighbridge documentation, and goods receipt processes
• Develop and maintain a strong supplier network for competitive procurement
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of palm kernels to meet production requirements
• Source palm kernels from suppliers, aggregators, and farmers across different regions
• Coordinate transportation and delivery schedules to the factory
• Monitor seasonal trends, competitor activities, and supply-demand dynamics

Requirements

• Knowledge of local sourcing networks in Nigeria
• 3 - 6 years of experience in agricultural commodity procurement, preferably in palm kernel, palm oil, or edible oil industry
• Familiarity with procurement operations in Ondo State and surrounding palm-producing regions preferred
• Good understanding of palm kernel quality parameters and market dynamics
• Experience working in rural or agro-commodity sourcing environments is an added advantage
• Strong analytical and cost-control mindset
• Knowledge of local languages is an added advantage.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• HND / B.Sc Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Agriculture, Business Administration, or related field
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage field procurement activities
• Proficiency in MS Excel and procurement reporting
• Willingness to travel extensively for field procurement activities

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using "Procurement Supervisor (Palm Kernel)" as the subject of the email.

Important Notice: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.