Procurement Officer at Softhills Limited

 Procurement Officer at Softhills Limited is open for employment, the general public are duly informed as applications are invited, for more information continue reading.

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Procurement Officer at Softhills Limited

We invest more than just funds; we invest our knowledge and experience, our ideas and our infrastructure. Working alongside entrepreneurs and co-founders, we support our ventures from startup to scale to exit, giving them access to the global networks and services they need to grow. 

We’re looking for a sharp, street-smart Product Sourcing & Procurement Officer to help us find profitable products and reliable suppliers from Nigerian markets, online platforms, and international sources. This person will identify vendors, negotiate the best prices, purchase stock, and ensure quality, all while being resourceful and fast.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier & Product Sourcing

1. Source profitable products from:
2. Local markets and distributors (e.g., Trade Fair, Balogun, Alaba, Orile, etc.)
3. Nigerian online vendors
4. International platforms/vendors (e.g., Alibaba/1688, Turkey, Dubai, China, UK/US)
5. Build and maintain a database of trusted suppliers with pricing, MOQs, lead times, and reliability notes.
6. Spot new product trends and recommend items that match our target customers.

Procurement Officer at Softhills Limited Qualifications 

Here are the requirements expected of each and everyone willing and ready to apply for this job.

1. Proven experience in sourcing/procurement for retail or e-commerce (Nigeria experience is a big plus).
2. Strong negotiation skills — knows how to “price down” without losing supplier trust.
3. Good understanding of Nigerian markets and how to buy smartly without being overcharged.
4. Comfortable moving around markets and vendor locations.
5. Basic Excel/Google Sheets skills for tracking inventory and pricing.

How to apply for Procurement Officer at Softhills Limited

Send your CV to sleekhr.ng@gmail.com with the subject line: “Product Sourcing & Procurement Officer”.

In your email, include a brief introduction covering the below:

Who you are and where you’re based

Your sourcing/procurement experience

Markets/platforms you’ve sourced from (local + online + international)

One example of a product you successfully sourced and negotiated