Procurement Manager

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Victoria Island, Lagos, NGA
In-Office
Senior level
Big Data • Other • Financial Services
The Role
Leads end-to-end procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations, contract management, risk mitigation, compliance, spend analysis, and supplier performance improvement. Partners with business stakeholders on demand planning, budgeting, procurement strategy, and cost optimization while tracking savings, sourcing timelines, compliance, and supplier KPIs. Requires substantial experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, vendor management, contract administration, and commercial negotiations.
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Company: MoMo Payment Service Bank
Job Summary: 
To lead and manage end-to-end procurement activities, delivering cost optimisation, quality, supply continuity, and value for money through effective sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and stakeholder engagement, while ensuring compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage end-to-end procurement activities, from demand identification and sourcing through contracting, supplier management, renewal, and close-out.

  • Develop and implement procurement and category strategies aligned with business priorities, demand plans, and budget requirements.

  • Lead strategic sourcing events including RFI, RFQ and RFP processes, ensuring transparent and competitive procurement outcomes.

  • Oversee supplier identification, prequalification, evaluation, selection, negotiation, and contract award processes.

  • Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favourable contractual terms, service quality, and value for money.

  • Conduct spend and market analysis to identify opportunities for cost optimisation, demand aggregation, operational efficiencies, and value improvement.

  • Partner with business units to understand procurement requirements, forecast demand, and develop appropriate procurement solutions.

  • Manage key supplier relationships and oversee supplier performance against agreed SLAs, KPIs, contractual obligations, and service expectations.

  • Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives and address material supplier performance issues in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

  • Oversee contract management activities, including contract execution, renewals, variations, expiry management, and supplier governance.

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate procurement, supply chain, contractual, and third-party risks.

  • Ensure all procurement activities comply with approved procurement policies, delegated authority limits, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.

  • Maintain appropriate procurement documentation, records, approvals, and audit trails and support internal and external audit requirements.

  • Provide procurement advisory, supplier market intelligence, commercial insights, and recommendations to business stakeholders.

  • Support business planning and budgeting by providing procurement forecasts, cost insights, and potential savings opportunities.

  • Track and report procurement performance, including cost savings, supplier performance, sourcing cycle times, compliance, and other agreed procurement KPIs.

  • Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, supplier management, controls, and ways of working.

  • Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure procurement outcomes support business objectives and service delivery.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline.

  • Membership of a recognized professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria (CIPSMN), or equivalent is an added advantage.

Experience:

  • Minimum of  6 - 13 years' in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Commercial Negotiation

  • Experience managing end-to-end sourcing processes, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.

  • Experience in vendor management, cost optimization initiatives, contract administration, and supplier performance management.

  • Experience within the Telecommunications, Fintech, Financial Services, or Technology industry will be an added advantage
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, or commercial negotiation
  • Experience managing end-to-end sourcing processes, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations
  • Experience in vendor management, cost optimization initiatives, contract administration, and supplier performance management
  • Membership of CIPS, CIPSMN, or an equivalent recognized professional body
  • Experience in telecommunications, fintech, financial services, or technology

MTN Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is positioned as notably generous in some markets, including widely cited six-month paid maternity leave and short paternity leave. Family-friendly support is also described through options like workplace childcare, adoption/surrogacy support, and related leave provisions in certain operating companies.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Variable pay elements are described as a meaningful part of the package, including annual performance bonuses, sales commissions, and structured short-term incentives tied to performance outcomes. Longer-term incentive participation is also described for eligible grades through share-based or share-linked plans.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support is presented as visible and multi-dimensional, including mental, physical, and financial wellness programs and access to emergency assistance services for medical, security, and travel events. Lifestyle and telecom-specific perks are also described, such as connectivity allowances and flexible lifestyle benefit funds used for items like gym, travel, or school-related expenses in some locations.

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