Apply for Procurement Manager at Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group
About TGI Group
Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group is a diversified conglomerate with operations in over 13 countries, focused on driving industrial and agricultural development across Africa and beyond. Headquartered in Nigeria, the group operates in sectors including agribusiness, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and financial services. TGI is known for building strong consumer brands such as Chi Limited, Cormart, and Terra Seasoning, and emphasizes local value addition, employment generation, and sustainability. With a commitment to innovation and inclusive growth, TGI Group plays a key role in supporting economic development and food security across its markets.
Summary
- Company: Tropical General Investments (TGI) Distri
- Job Title: Procurement Manager (Raw Materials)
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Title: Procurement Manager (Raw Materials)
Duties & Responsibilities
Sourcing and Purchasing
- Execute assigned procurement activities in line with the company’s purchasing policies, operational requirements and in alignment with the head of department guidance and strategy.
- Source and compare suppliers industrial chemical , food grade chemical , pharmaceutical Chemicals and food raw materials in line with product specifications, safety requirements, operational needs.
- Obtain and evaluate quotations, perform supplier assessments, and recommend vendors based on price, quality, and delivery capabilities.
- Raise purchase orders and follow through with vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.
Vendor and Supplier Engagement
- Liaise with approved vendors and develop tactical relationships to support quality, delivery, and pricing expectations.
- Track and document vendor performance to support periodic evaluation and improvement initiatives.
- Assist in vendor negotiations as delegated by the Head of Procurement.
Inventory and Supply Coordination
- Collaborate with the production team to ensure sufficient raw material availability without overstocking.
- Support the monitoring of procurement lead times and delivery schedules to prevent stockouts and delays.
Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure that all sourced food, pharmaceutical, industrial chemicals and Food raw materials comply with relevant regulatory, safety, and quality standards (e.g., NAFDAC, SON, HACCP)
Administrative Support and Documentation
- Maintain accurate and organized procurement records including supplier contracts, specifications, safety data sheets (SDS), and purchase documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of supplier contracts, delivery notes, purchase orders, and other procurement documentation.
- Provide timely procurement status updates to the Head of Procurement and relevant stakeholders.
Market Research and Analysis
- Monitor price trends, material availability, and supply market dynamics for industrial and food chemicals
- Escalate to relevant stakeholders, critical market changes or supply chain issues that may impact production or delivery schedules.
Job Details
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Chemistry or any related discipline.
- Experience: 5 – 7years of relevant experience in industrial chemical , Food grade chemical , pharmaceutical Chemicals , and food raw materials manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Industry Knowledge:
- Understanding of chemical material specifications, handling, and storage protocols.
Knowledge of procurement compliance related to food safety and chemical regulations
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Chemistry or any related discipline.
- Experience: 5 – 7years of relevant experience in industrial chemical , Food grade chemical , pharmaceutical Chemicals , and food raw materials manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Industry Knowledge:
- Understanding of chemical material specifications, handling, and storage protocols.
Benefits
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Deadline
30th July 2025
Method of Application
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