Category Buyer

Company overview

Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals is a major refinery initiative built to global standards, producing premium petroleum products for markets across Africa and beyond. The organization is known for strong career prospects, competitive pay, and the opportunity to work in a world-class industrial setting.

Recruitment Giant is supporting the hiring process for Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals for the Category Buyer position.

Role summary

This is a full-time, on-site position in Lagos. The Category Buyer will oversee assigned product categories, manage supplier discussions, review procurement data, and lead contract negotiations. The role also focuses on shaping cost-effective buying strategies, strengthening supplier partnerships, and ensuring purchasing activities support business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage assigned procurement categories and overall buying activity.
• Negotiate with suppliers and handle contract discussions.
• Study procurement patterns, market movements, and sourcing opportunities.
• Develop and improve purchasing strategies to deliver value and control costs.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, RFPs, and tender documentation.
• Review supplier proposals against commercial and technical criteria.
• Assess supplier capabilities and market options through research and analysis.
• Track supplier delivery and performance using KPIs and regular reviews.
• Work with engineering, maintenance, operations, and finance teams to understand needs and plan procurement.
• Ensure buying activities follow company policy, ethical expectations, and applicable regulations.
• Look for opportunities to reduce cost, improve processes, and add value.
• Administer contracts and confirm suppliers meet their obligations.
• Monitor procurement data and prepare reports for management.
• Support inventory optimization and risk-reduction efforts.

Qualifications and experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration, or a similar field is required.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or an equivalent credential are an added advantage.
• Applicants should have between 3 and 10 years of procurement or sourcing experience.
• Experience in oil and gas, petrochemicals, refining, manufacturing, or another heavy-industry environment is preferred.
• Prior exposure to high-value category management and supplier negotiations is important.
• A solid grasp of procurement workflows, strategic sourcing, and contract administration is expected.

Skills and competencies

• Strategic sourcing
• Supplier relationship management
• Contract negotiation
• Commercial judgment
• Cost analysis and savings generation
• Market research and intelligence gathering
• Stakeholder coordination
• ERP system proficiency
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Communication and presentation skills

Performance measures

• Cost savings delivered
• Procurement cycle time
• Supplier performance scores
• Contract compliance
• On-time delivery performance
• Procurement spend under management
• Stakeholder satisfaction

How to apply

Interested candidates should send an updated CV to hr@recruitmentgiant.com.

Additional information

The employer and hiring partner references have been retained in the source details and the role is described as a high-value procurement position within a major industrial environment in Lagos.