Location: Ilorin (with nationwide coordination)

Role Overview

The Procurement & FMCG Partnership Manager will source products, negotiate pricing, manage suppliers and FMCG partnerships, and ensure efficient supply chain delivery for a Trade fair across selected states.

Key Responsibilities

• Source food & household items directly from manufacturers, distributors, and producers
• Build & maintain strong relationships with FMCGs, wholesalers, farmers, and logistics providers
• Negotiate pricing, rebates, credit terms, and delivery timelines
• Verify supplier credibility and ensure compliance with company standards
• Coordinate supply allocation to each city market location
• Manage inventory planning, ordering cycles & product availability
• Ensure correct pricing, quality inspection, and cost control
• Work with logistics & operations team for deliveries and warehouse planning
• Maintain procurement records, vendor contracts & performance reports
• Identify and onboard local producers /Farmers in each state to strengthen supply chain
• Monitor market trends and input into pricing & buying strategy
• Prevent procurement fraud, stock leakage & vendor manipulation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics or related field
• 5 years experience in FMCG procurement, distribution, retail, or supply chain
• Strong negotiation & vendor management skills
• Knowledge of Nigerian FMCG , farmers and commodity supply landscape
• Ability to analyze pricing, volume, margin & supply risk
• Excellent communication & reporting skills
• Must be proactive, disciplined and trustworthy
• Ability to travel to markets as needed

Preferred Experience

• FMCG company / distributor background
• Retail chain procurement (e.g., Shoprite, Spar, Justrite, Minimie food trucks, trade marketing)
• Agro-supply or bulk food sourcing networks