Category Buyer – Procurement Specialist

About the role

The Category Buyer will join the procurement team at Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals in Lagos, overseeing specific product categories and driving cost‑effective sourcing strategies. This full‑time, on‑site position focuses on supplier negotiation, contract management and alignment with the company’s strategic goals.

Key responsibilities

• Manage assigned product categories, preparing and issuing RFQs, RFPs and tenders.
• Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with suppliers, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Analyse market trends and procurement data to identify sourcing opportunities and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and periodic reviews.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations and finance teams to understand and fulfil procurement requirements.
• Track procurement metrics, prepare management reports and support inventory optimisation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
• 3–10 years of procurement or sourcing experience, preferably in oil & gas, petrochemicals, refining or heavy industry.
• Professional certification such as CIPS or CPSM is an advantage.
• Proven experience managing high‑value categories and supplier negotiations.

Required skills

• Strategic sourcing
• Supplier relationship management
• Contract negotiation
• Cost analysis and cost reduction
• Market intelligence
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunities for career growth within a world‑class industrial environment.
• Exposure to large‑scale refinery projects operating to international standards.