Buyer (Industrial Supplies) Vacancy – Sokoto, Sokoto State

Location: Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria

Job Type: Full-time

Recruiter: Placements24 (recruiting on behalf of a client)

Placements24 is recruiting a Buyer (Procurement Officer) on behalf of a client in Sokoto. The role involves purchasing industrial materials, equipment, and supplies needed for business operations — finding suppliers, negotiating prices, ordering materials, and ensuring goods arrive on time and meet quality standards.

What Is This Job About?

The company is looking for a Buyer (Procurement Officer) to purchase industrial materials, equipment, and supplies needed for its business operations. Your job would be to find suppliers, negotiate prices, order materials, and ensure that goods arrive on time and meet the required quality standards.

Main Responsibilities

You would be expected to:

• Find suppliers and purchase industrial materials
• Negotiate prices and delivery dates
• Maintain good relationships with suppliers
• Prepare purchase orders and monitor deliveries
• Resolve problems involving late or incorrect deliveries
• Keep accurate inventory and purchasing records
• Work with engineering and production teams to identify the materials they need

Requirements

The employer requests:

• An associate's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• 3–5 years of purchasing experience, preferably with industrial or manufacturing supplies
• Knowledge of procurement and supply chain operations
• Experience using purchasing and inventory management software
• Good negotiation, communication, and organizational skills

Salary and Benefits

The advert does not specify the salary. However, it mentions:

• Potential annual bonuses
• Health and retirement benefits
• Paid training and development
• A supportive working environment
• Employee discounts on company products

How to Apply

💡 Tips before you apply:

• Confirm the application method first. Since no apply link or email was provided, reach out to Placements24 or return to the original job posting before preparing your documents.
• Ask about the salary. The advert gives no figure — request the pay range and how annual bonuses are calculated during the interview process.
• Tailor your CV. Lead with your 3–5 years of purchasing experience, industrial/manufacturing supply background, negotiation wins (cost savings, supplier terms), and the purchasing/inventory software you've used.
• Verify the recruiter. Placements24 has appeared in multiple postings with varying email domains — confirm you're dealing with the genuine recruiter before sharing personal details.
• No fees. Legitimate recruiters never charge candidates for applications, interviews, or placement. Treat any payment request as a red flag.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.