Senior Procurement Manager

Responsibilities:

• Establish and lead the Procurement function across all company operations—digital, retail, and infrastructure.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing and procurement strategy tailored to business priorities.
• Define procurement policies, workflows, and performance KPIs to drive efficiency and accountability.
• Lead and manage the procurement team, ensuring optimal daily operations and adherence to best practices.
• Supervise procurement activities for key categories: IT hardware/software, retail materials, marketing assets, logistics, office equipment, and facility services.
• Ensure real-time tracking and transparency of all procurement activities.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
• Negotiate contracts and service agreements that protect company interests and meet SLA expectations.
• Oversee vendor performance reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with Nigerian procurement laws, corporate governance standards, and internal controls.
• Develop and enforce internal procurement policies and procedures.
• Identify procurement risks and implement strategies to mitigate supply disruptions or over-dependence.
• Conduct regular market and cost analysis to identify savings opportunities and optimise value.
• Drive bulk purchasing, strategic sourcing, and supplier diversification to support business sustainability.
• Track budget performance and align procurement spending with financial targets.
• Oversee procurement systems and tools (e.g., ERP platforms like QuickBooks or others).
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure seamless integration of procurement workflows and transaction tracking.
• Continuously optimise system-based approval processes, requisition tracking, and purchase order management. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• An MBA or relevant certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is an added advantage.
• 8+ years of progressive procurement experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership role, ideally in technology, telecoms, or gaming sectors.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills and experience managing contracts and service level agreements.
• Familiarity with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa) and procurement analytics.
• Proven ability to deliver cost efficiencies, drive process improvements, and manage supplier relationships.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and team leadership skills.