Senior Procurement Manager

HRLeverage Africa Consulting Limited - Our client is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager

Location: Oshodi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• HRLeverage Africa, the pan-African Workforce Management company, is recruiting on behalf of its client for a highly qualified and experienced Senior Procurement Manager.
• The successful candidate will oversee strategic procurement activities, supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and purchasing operations to ensure cost efficiency, quality assurance, and timely delivery of goods and services.
• The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership, analytical, and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to optimise procurement processes and deliver value for money.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the organisation’s business objectives.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including sourcing, supplier selection, purchasing, and delivery coordination.
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and service-level agreements to achieve cost savings.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure quality, timely delivery, and compliance with agreed terms.
• Conduct market research and price analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and market trends.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, internal controls, and applicable regulations.
• Manage procurement budgets, expenditure, and cost-control initiatives.
• Oversee inventory planning and coordinate with relevant departments to meet operational requirements.
• Identify procurement risks and implement strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and documentation.
• Prepare procurement reports and provide strategic recommendations to management.
• Lead, supervise, and develop procurement team members to improve operational efficiency.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• Substantial experience in procurement and supply chain management, preferably in a senior or managerial role.
• Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management, such as CIPS, will be an added advantage.
• Proven track record of cost reduction, supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement optimisation.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, inventory management, purchasing procedures, and supplier evaluation.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and procurement or ERP systems.
• High levels of integrity, accountability, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• The ideal candidate must be strategic, commercially aware, and results-driven, with the ability to lead procurement operations, build strong supplier relationships, negotiate favourable terms, and deliver measurable cost savings while maintaining quality and operational efficiency.

Salary and Benefits

• Monthly net salary of N300,000.
• Full-time employment.