Procurement Officer at Dangote

The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
The Group’s activities encompass:

Cement – Manufacturing / Importing
Sugar – Manufacturing & Refining
Salt – Refining
Flour & Semolina – Milling
Pasta – Manufacturing
Noodles – Manufacturing
Poly Products – Manufacturing
Logistics – Port Management and Haulage
Real Estate
Dangote Foundation

Since inception, the Group has experienced phenomenal growth on account of quality of its goods and services, its focus on cost leadership and efficiency of its human capital. Today, Dangote Group is a multi-billion Naira company poised to reach new heights, in every endeavour competing with itself to better the past.

The Group’s core business focus is to provide local, value added products and services that meet the ‘basic needs’ of the populace. Through the construction and operation of large scale manufacturing facilities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Group is focused on building local manufacturing capacity to generate employment and provide goods for the people.Description

The Procurement Officer supports the procurement team in sourcing, negotiating, and coordinating the purchase of goods and services.
The role ensures compliance with Dangote Cement Plc’s procurement policies and contributes to efficient supply chain operations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Identify and engage with qualified suppliers.
Request and follow up on quotations from multiple vendors.
Assist in evaluating offers and preparing comparative analysis.
Prepare and process Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) using SAP MM.
Coordinate approvals and dispatch of POs to suppliers.
Track delivery timelines and liaise with logistics and clearing teams.
Ensure procurement documentation aligns with CBN and customs requirements.
Assist in processing Form M, Letters of Credit (LC), and direct payments.
Maintain organized records and support document scanning and filing in SAP.
Use Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint for communication and reporting.

Key Requirements

B.Sc. / HND in Business Management, Purchasing & Supply, or related field
2 – 9 years of relevant procurement experience.
Familiarity with SAP ERP (MM module) and Microsoft Office tools.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Good organizational and documentation abilities.
High ethical standards and attention to detail.