PROCUREMENT MANAGER AT CO-CREATION HUB (CCHUB)

About Company:

CcHUB is Africa’s leading innovation and creative ecosystem builder, dedicated to nurturing talent, ideas, and startups across the continent. In 2010, we began as Nigeria's premier innovation center, dedicated to accelerating the application of social capital and technology for economic prosperity in Nigeria. We have since grown our physical presence to five cities (Lagos, Abuja, Kigali, Nairobi, and Windhoek) across Africa, and we work closely with stakeholders - including entrepreneurs, civil society organizations, government, and private sector - to identify and nurture novel solutions to social challenges in Africa.

Job Description:

Strategic Procurement Leadership:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organisational objectives and budgetary requirements.
• Lead initiatives to optimise procurement processes, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance.
• Provide insights on market trends, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities.

Supplier & Vendor Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers that meet quality, cost, and compliance standards.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and deadlines to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain a reliable vendor database.

Operational Procurement Oversight:

• Oversee procurement operations including purchase requests, purchase orders, delivery tracking, and invoice processing.
• Ensure timely acquisition of goods and services to support operational continuity.
• Collaborate closely with finance to ensure contracts and expenditures are aligned with organisational budgets.

Policy, Compliance & Risk Management:

• Develop, maintain, and enforce procurement policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations, and internal governance standards.
• Proactively identify procurement risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner with other Practices to understand procurement needs and provide best-in-class solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for procurement-related queries across all departments.

Cost Optimisation & Reporting:

• Conduct cost analysis, benchmarking, and identify opportunities for operational efficiency and savings.
• Prepare and present procurement reports, including spend analysis, supplier performance, and compliance metrics.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or relevant field
• At least three years of relevant work experience
• Proven experience working in the operations field
• Experience in project management and data analysis, tools (excel, google sheets) and reporting is a plus
• Proficient in GSuite tools (docs, slides, sheets, etc.)
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Experience working with a global teams in a fastpaced environment
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to take initiative and work within set guidelines and as part of a team. 
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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Note

• Please note this is an onsite role in Lagos, Nigeria
• Co-creation HUB (CcHUB) is an equal opportunity employer.
• The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• The Company conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.