About this role
Procurement & Cost Control Supervisor
- Job Type Full Time , Onsite
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 2 - 5 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain
- Salary Range ₦300,000 - ₦400,000/month
Role Overview
The Procurement & Cost Control Supervisor is a Finance department role that sits ahead of the payment approval process, verifying that prices on purchase requests are fair, competitive, and properly sourced before funds are committed. The role operates as a dedicated cost-control desk within Finance dept.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct price verification and market checks on purchase requisitions before they proceed for approval, to confirm fair and competitive pricing.
- Maintain an up-to-date price list and vendor database for frequently procured goods and services.
- Source and pre-qualify vendors; obtain and compare quotations for non-routine purchases.
- Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to secure the best value for the company.
- Consolidate purchase requests across departments to avoid duplicate or inflated spend.
- Flag pricing anomalies, inflated quotations, or vendor irregularities to the Finance Head.
- Track and report cost savings achieved through negotiation and price verification.
- Support budgeting and cost forecasting for procurement-related expenditure.
- Ensure all procurement activity complies with the company's procurement and approval policy.
- Maintain clear, organized procurement records to support both Finance and Internal Audit reviews.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Purchasing/Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- A minimum of 2–5 years' experience in procurement, cost control, purchasing, or a finance-related role.
- Good working knowledge of accounting is important — comfort reading invoices, quotations, and cost breakdowns, and relating them to the books.
- Prior experience in an audit or accounting/auditing firm will be an advantage.
- Strong negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to secure favorable pricing and terms.
- Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with procurement or accounting software.
- High attention to detail with a sound, analytical approach to pricing and vendor evaluation.
- Working understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties.
- Strong integrity and ability to work independently of the departments whose purchases are being reviewed