Tools Purchase Officer at Crescent Rice Mill Limited – Kano

Crescent Rice Mill Limited is recruiting a Tools Purchase Officer in Kano to source industrial tools, machinery spare parts and technical supplies for its rice-processing operations. The role reports to the Procurement Manager or management and supports the procurement and administration function.

Responsibilities

• Review approved material requests from maintenance, engineering, production and other departments.
• Source mechanical, electrical and industrial components; seek and compare competitive supplier quotations.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules while checking technical specifications and quality.
• Maintain a reliable supplier database, evaluate vendor performance and resolve supply discrepancies.
• Prepare accurate purchase orders, approval records, expenditure summaries and procurement reports.
• Coordinate with stores and technical teams to check existing stock, receive deliveries and follow up on outstanding orders.
• Monitor critical tools and consumables to reduce production interruptions.
• Observe approved budgets, prevent unauthorised or duplicate purchasing and identify cost savings.

Requirements

• OND, HND or bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Purchasing and Supply, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• At least two to three years’ procurement, purchasing or supply experience.
• Manufacturing, rice milling, engineering or industrial procurement experience is advantageous.
• Practical familiarity with industrial tools, electrical and mechanical components is desirable.
• Ability to negotiate, compare costs, manage supplier relationships and maintain accurate records.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency, good communication, integrity and ability to meet urgent requirements.
• Professional procurement or supply-chain certification is an advantage.