Research Analyst - Purchasing at The Place

, Lagos State, Nigeria -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Market Research, Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Relationship Building, Data Analysis, Reporting, Agricultural Knowledge, Travel, Analytical Skills, Fluent Hausa

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description The Place - We are a fast growing, world class, and dynamic, multi-billion Nigerian conglomerates, established and managed by a team of professionals with decades of management consulting and accounting experience/ training from Arthur Andersen (now KPMG in Nigeria). We are a profitable player in the QSR sector of the Hospitality industry in Nigeria with great prospects and staff strength of over 4000 employees. Currently, our operations span across 35 locations in Lagos, Ibadan, Ilorin, Abeokuta and Abuja, Nigeria, with rapid expansion plans to penetrate more locations in the short to medium term. Our current management team consists of experienced hands with over 26 years of experience that spans industry as well as management consulting in foremost multinational professional services companies. We are constantly on the lookout for great talents who will work with us to build a brand that is passionate about delivering excellent services to our customers. So, if you are looking for exciting opportunities for self and career growth: YOU are the TALENT we are looking for! Job Description Location: Northern Nigeria (Abuja). Experience: 2-3 years | Industry: Agriculture, Procurement, Supply Chain About the Role We are a leading QSR looking to employ Research & Sourcing personnel who will play a key role in building our direct farmer engagement and strategic sourcing capabilities. This opportunity involves in -dept market research, Frequent travel across Nigeria and cultivating strong supplier relationships to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of agricultural products. Key Responsibilities Identify and establish direct sourcing channels with farmers and agricultural cooperatives. Conduct comprehensive market research and price analysis to inform and optimize procurement strategies. Undertake regular travel to key agricultural regions to negotiate terms and develop a robust network of suppliers. Provide timely and insightful reports on market trends, supply chain efficiencies, and potential risks. Collaborate closely with internal teams to align sourcing activities with overall business objectives. Qualifications Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Agric related course, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. Must be male 2-3 years of proven experience in research, sourcing, or supply chain roles, preferably within the agricultural sector (ThriveAgric or Babangona). Demonstrable skills in market analysis, negotiation, and building strong, lasting relationships with suppliers. A strong willingness and ability to travel extensively within Nigeria and work directly with agricultural producers. Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools. Ability to speak hausa language fluently is essential. Additional Information Our remuneration is very attractive and includes our profit-sharing scheme

Responsibilities

The Research Analyst will identify and establish direct sourcing channels with farmers and agricultural cooperatives while conducting comprehensive market research and price analysis. This role involves regular travel to key agricultural regions to negotiate terms and develop a robust network of suppliers.