Buyer 1 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is a worldwide faith of over 16 million members centered on the belief that everyone on earth is a son or daughter of a loving God1 and that His Son, Jesus Christ, saved the world from sin and death. Jesus Christ invites all of God’s children to come unto, follow, and become more like Him.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Buyer 1

Job Identification: 364926
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: AO - Administration/Operations

Job Description

• To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
• The purpose of this role is to administer all purchasing activities within an assigned area.
• Responsible for negotiation and documentation of assigned contracts, and obtaining goods and services at best value.
• Fosters relations, provides technical and specialized support to requesters.

Responsibilities

• Complete required work on assigned requests including price analysis, vendor analysis and follow-up of the least complex and least costly purchases to see that orders are delivered timely, accurately, and at best value. 
• Provide service to requestors by explaining policy, resolving issues of limited complexity, expediting, providing product information and support of general nature. 
• Source required goods and services through the entire process with guidance from supervisor. 
• Complete special projects of limited complexity as assigned.
• Supplier relationship and Partner relationship management: fosters good relations with suppliers and partners.

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), or Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)) are a plus.

Experience:

• 2-5 years of experience in a buyer, purchasing, or procurement role.
• Previous experience in managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts.
• Experience in a specific industry (e.g., manufacturing, retail, FMCG) might be preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems).
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel for data analysis.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and supply chain software.

Analytical Skills:

• Ability to analyze market trends, supplier performance, and pricing to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Strong negotiation skills for securing competitive terms with vendors.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, finance, logistics).
• Strong relationship management skills with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Organizational Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage budgets effectively.

Other Key Qualifications:

• Knowledge of procurement laws and ethical practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make quick decisions.
• High level of integrity and professionalis
• Ability to speak french will be an added advantage.

Required Skills:

• Analytical Skills Bid Contracts Negotiations Interpersonal Skills Negotiation Skills Price Analysis Procurement Management Supply Chain Management.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online