Recruitment at Promasidor Nigeria

Promasidor – We are an African company proud of our heritage and totally committed to the continent. We manufacture, market and sell unique brands which bring practicality and pleasure to millions of consumers across Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group Culinary R&D Manager

Location: Nigeria

About the job

• The Group Culinary Manager leverages expertise in cuisine, consumer cooking habits, and food science to drive innovation in product development.
• This role involves creating and refining recipes, translating them into scalable formulations within cost targets, and collaborating with marketing, technical, and quality assurance teams.
• Additionally, the chef supports recipe standardization for wet sampling and assists in organizing cooking demonstrations.

Responsibilities
Product Development & Industrialization:

• Develop new culinary products in line with marketing brief, ensuring they align with consumer preferences and market trends.
• Transform kitchen recipes into industrially scalable formulations while maintaining taste, texture, quality integrity and cost target.
• Work with technical teams to ensure recipes are aligned with production capabilities and cost objectives.
• Collaborate with CMI to conduct regularly preference test to ensure our product remain competitive
• Ensure adherence to food safety, lcoal regulatory, and quality standards in all recipe formulations.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support:

• Work closely with flavor houses to co-develop customized flavors and ingredients.
• Partner with R&D, supply chain, and production teams to source quality ingredients and optimize costs.
• Collaborate with marketing to provide culinary expertise in branding, positioning, and storytelling for new products.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking (regular tasting session) to identify gaps and opportunities in the market.

Marketing & Consumer Engagement:

• Develop and document standardized recipes for consumer test.
• Ensure consistency in product formulation by refining and validating ingredient specifications.
• Organize and oversee wet sampling sessions for internal stakeholders, ensuring accurate sensory evaluation.
• Support marketing team in driving cooking demonstrations showcasing product applications.
• Support promotional activities, trade shows, and customer engagement events with live product presentations.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation:

• Stay updated with global food trends, innovations, and technological advancements in the food industry.
• Experiment with new cooking techniques, ingredient combinations, and flavor profiles to drive differentiation.
• Work with sensory evaluation panels to refine products based on consumer feedback

Requirements
Education:

• HND / B.Sc Degree in Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary experience.
• Strong knowledge of food science, ingredients, and culinary techniques.

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in culinary research and product development.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent palate and sensory evaluation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in documenting recipes and maintaining accurate records.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and industry standards.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Procurement Supervisor

Location: Nigeria
Employment type: Full-time

Job Objectives

• The Procurement Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and supervising all procurement activities to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of goods and services.
• The role oversees the end-to-end procurement process—from purchase requisition, tendering, and vendor engagement to order monitoring and delivery—while maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring adherence to company policies.

Responsibilities

• Collate and record all approved Purchase Orders and related documents in the procurement logbook.
• Monitor approved Internal Orders and ensure timely servicing in line with operational requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date procurement information and documentation on all transactions.
• Track all orders to ensure full delivery and promptly report any incomplete or delayed transactions.
• Initiate and coordinate the tendering process for all approved internal order requests.
• Analyze tender submissions, prepare evaluations, and facilitate approvals in line with company policy.
• Track and report price variances, gains, and losses on all purchased items to support cost management.
• Ensure suppliers receive all approved Purchase Orders and follow up on delivery commitments.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth procurement operations.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Manager, Procurement.

Education and Experience

• A university degree in any of the social sciences, arts, sciences, accounting or any relevant discipline
• Minimum of 2 years related experience

Knowledge & Skills:

• Computer Proficiency
• Interpersonal Skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Sales Territory Executive

Location: Nigeria
Employment type: Full-time

Job Objectives

• The role is responsible for ensuring the effective redistribution of all Promasidor Nigeria (PNG) products across various sales channels, maintaining optimal product visibility through proper merchandising and display standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective redistribution of all Promasidor Nigeria (PNG) products across all assigned sales channels.
• Maintain proper merchandising and display standards to enhance product visibility and drive sales.
• Monitor stock levels at retail outlets and ensure timely replenishment to prevent stockouts.
• Support the processing, handling, and organization of stock at the retail end.
• Stay informed about all ongoing promotions, advertisements, and marketing activities, ensuring proper implementation in stores.
• Gather, document, and communicate customer feedback and market intelligence to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure product availability and shelf presence in line with company standards.
• Perform any other duties or tasks as may be assigned periodically to support business goals.

Experience

• Minimum of two years in related field.

Education:

• Minimum of Ordinary National Diploma (OND).

Knowledge & Skills:

• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent Analytical skills- Data interpretation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.

Personal attributes:

• Excellent selling skills, with emphasis on field selling and broad distribution chain and channel networks.
• Good rapport with clients (proposed and existing).
• Must be a good team player, working under pressure and must have a high level of integrity.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online