Procurement Executive – Telecommunications & Warehouse Operations

Job Overview

We are looking for a meticulous and proactive Procurement Executive to join our team in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria. The role focuses on procurement, inventory management, and vendor coordination within our telecommunications division. This position entails sourcing telecom equipment such as Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), MiFi devices, routers, modems, SIM cards, and relevant accessories, while maintaining optimal stock levels across warehouses, distribution centers, and retail locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors and suppliers for telecom products including devices and accessories.
• Procure telecom equipment including CPE, MiFi devices, routers, modems, SIM cards, and related items.
• Request quotations, evaluate supplier bids, negotiate prices, and secure advantageous commercial arrangements.
• Track and assess vendor performance concerning service quality, pricing, delivery times, and compliance.
• Manage supplier contracts, renewals, and maintain performance records.
• Address supplier issues, delivery discrepancies, and procurement obstacles efficiently.
• Explore opportunities to optimize procurement costs and streamline purchasing processes.
• Process Purchase Requisitions (PR) into Purchase Orders (PO) within agreed service level agreements.
• Create and monitor Purchase Orders using Tally, JIRA, and ERP systems; maintain full documentation and audit trails.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and approval workflows.
• Oversee inventory levels at warehouses, distribution points, and retail sites to guarantee stock availability aligned with business needs.
• Track stock movements, replenish inventory, and conduct periodic stock reconciliations.
• Manage sample device inventory with detailed record-keeping.
• Coordinate product distribution based on operational requirements and stock status.
• Participate in vendor and device evaluations, including technical device testing and validation of SIM parameters.
• Collaborate across departments such as Operations, Sales, Marketing, Technology, Logistics, and Supply Chain to support product deployment.
• Compile daily, weekly, and monthly procurement, inventory, and distribution reports, including detailed MIS analytics.
• Track procurement KPIs and regularly update management on status, expenditures, and vendor performance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, Telecommunications, Logistics, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of experience in Procurement, Inventory Management, Warehouse Operations, or Supply Chain Management.
• Previous experience in the Telecommunications industry is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of sourcing telecom devices such as routers, MiFi, modems, SIM cards, and accessories.
• Understanding of Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order procedures.
• Proficiency with Tally, JIRA, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience in Management Information Systems reporting.
• Knowledge of inventory control and warehouse management fundamentals.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder relationship abilities.
• High degree of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.