Logistics, Supply Chain & Procurement Officer

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Lagos, Lagos Island, Lagos, NGA
In-Office
Mid level
Logistics • Professional Services • Hospitality • Industrial
The Role
Manage end-to-end procurement and importation of equipment, spare parts, and consumables from international suppliers. Coordinate sea/air shipments, freight forwarders, customs clearance, import documentation, and last-mile delivery across Nigeria. Negotiate rates, track landed costs, maintain audit-ready records, ensure NAFDAC/SON compliance, manage RFQs and supplier contracts, and resolve logistics issues proactively.
Summary Generated by Built In

Procurement & Logistics Officer will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement and importation activities for equipment, spare parts, consumables, and technical materials sourced from international suppliers. The role will oversee supplier engagement, negotiation, shipping arrangements, customs documentation, freight forwarding, clearing processes, regulatory compliance, and final delivery to designated locations within Nigeria and other locations

The successful candidate will ensure timely delivery, cost optimization, compliance with relevant import regulations, and efficient coordination among suppliers, freight forwarders, customs agents, banks, and internal stakeholders. international markets. This is a hands-on operational role for someone who thrives on detail, follow-through, and solving problems before they become delays.

Key Responsibilities

1. Import Coordination

  • Liaise with overseas suppliers and freight forwarders to schedule and coordinate shipments (sea and air freight)
  • Track shipments end-to-end from dispatch to arrival; proactively flag delays, risks, or issues before they escalate
  • Negotiate freight rates and select clearing/forwarding agents
  • Maintain a live shipment tracker covering status, ETA, and cost for every consignment in transit

2. Documentation & Compliance

  • Prepare and verify import documentation: invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin
  • Manage the customs clearance process with Nigerian Customs and clearing agents
  • Ensure compliance with NAFDAC, SON, or other regulatory requirements where applicable to the goods being imported
  • Maintain accurate, audit-ready records of duties, levies, and clearing costs for every shipment

3. Logistics & Delivery

  • Coordinate last-mile delivery of goods and equipment to client sites across Nigeria
  • Manage relationships with local transporters and dispatch partners
  • Resolve delivery issues — damage, delay, discrepancy — quickly, professionally, and with clear client communication

4. Reporting & Cost Control

  • Track and report landed cost per shipment (goods cost + freight + duties + clearing fees)
  • Maintain shipment status reports for management review
  • Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities in freight selection and customs clearing

5.Procurement & Supplier Management

  • Source and evaluate international suppliers and OEMs.
  • Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, warranties, and commercial terms.
  • Manage RFQs, purchase orders, and supplier contracts.
  • Develop strategic relationships with OEMs and international vendors.


Requirements

Person Specification

  • 3–6 years of experience in import/export operations, freight forwarding, or supply chain management in Nigeria
  • Working knowledge of Nigerian customs procedures, tariff classification, and import documentation
  • Existing relationships with clearing agents and/or freight forwarders is a strong advantage
  • Comfortable working in Excel for shipment tracking, cost calculation, and reporting
  • Calm under pressure — customs delays and shipping disruptions are routine in this role, and we need someone who solves problems rather than escalates them
  • High integrity and financial discipline — this role involves handling duties and clearing fees with significant autonomy

A Note on Integrity

This role carries real financial responsibility: clearing fees, duties, and agent payments often need to move quickly, with limited real-time oversight. We take this seriously, and so should you. Reference checks for this role will specifically probe how candidates have handled company funds in past roles. All clearing-related expenses will follow a clear approval and documentation workflow — transparency is non-negotiable.

What Success Looks Like

  • Shipments move predictably, with delays flagged early and communicated clearly
  • Customs and compliance documentation is complete, accurate, and never a source of last-minute surprises
  • Clients receive their goods and equipment on time, in good condition, with issues resolved before they become complaints
  • Landed cost is tracked and visible, with clear opportunities for savings surfaced proactively

Added Advantage Certifications
  • Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)
  • Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT)
  • Nigerian Institute of Purchasing & Supply Management (CIPSMN)


Benefits
Competitive

Skills Required

  • 3-6 years of experience in import/export operations, freight forwarding, or supply chain management in Nigeria
  • Working knowledge of Nigerian customs procedures, tariff classification, and import documentation
  • Experience with sea and air freight coordination and freight forwarder negotiation
  • Established relationships with clearing agents and/or freight forwarders
  • Proficient in Excel for shipment tracking, cost calculation, and reporting
  • Ability to prepare and verify import documentation (invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin)
  • Familiarity with NAFDAC, SON, and other Nigerian regulatory compliance requirements
  • Experience managing customs clearance processes and maintaining audit-ready records of duties and clearing costs
  • Strong negotiation skills for supplier pricing, delivery schedules, warranties, and commercial terms
  • High integrity and financial discipline handling clearing fees and agent payments
  • Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving orientation
  • Certifications such as CIPS, CILT, or CIPSMN
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The Company
4,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

International Facilities Services (IFS) is an integrated facilities management company providing global standard hard and soft maintenance services to clients across Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and the Middle East. Their expertise spans janitorial cleaning, security, catering, camp management, and technical building maintenance, aiming to enable sustainable profitable enterprise performance through the whole life management of physical assets.

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