Procurement Officer

About Us:
Network International is the largest Financial Technology company in Middle East and Africa. Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries – UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets. Apart from payments, we provide services on Data and Insights, Lending, Insurance, Risk Solutions, etc. Our core customers are businesses at every scale and segment, though recently we are growing in direct to consumer card segment as well.
Our EVP's:
At Network International, we always stay ahead. . In the fast-paced world of financial services, we thrive on innovation, agility, and purposeful collaboration. We invest  first in our people, empowering you to make bold decisions, learn fast, and grow your expertise alongside industry leaders. Here, solving complex problems means more than using cutting-edge technology; it’s about creating meaningful value for our customers, together. We foster a culture where trust, accountability, and achievement go hand in hand—because success isn’t just a goal; it’s how we work, every day, as one team.
Job Description:
We are seeking a proactive and motivated Procurement Officer to support procurement activities across South Africa and East Africa, while also providing occasional support for procurement initiatives within the UAE and Middle East region. Reporting to the Procurement Manager based in South Africa, the successful candidate will assist with sourcing, supplier management, contract administration, and procurement operations, ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain regional procurement experience, work with diverse stakeholders, and develop a rewarding career within a multinational organization.

Responsibilities:
Assist with the creation, processing, and tracking of Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs).

• Support and monitor the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, ensuring timely progression through approval workflows.
• Track procurement requests, supplier deliveries, invoices, and payment status.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding activities, including KYC checks, due diligence, document collection, and compliance verification.
• Maintain and update supplier, contract, and procurement documentation repositories.
• Monitor contract expiry dates and proactively coordinate renewal activities with stakeholders.
• Support Procurement Manager with sourcing activities including RFQs, RFPs, supplier benchmarking, market research, and commercial evaluations.
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring and relationship management.
• Conduct spend analysis and support procurement savings and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Procurement Policy, Delegation of Authority, and internal governance requirements.
• Work closely with Finance, Legal, Risk, Technology, Marketing, and Operations teams to support procurement objectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, process automation, and procurement best practices.
• Input into Procurement Tracker and Reporting of KPIs capturing processing times, Procurement savings etc.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Finance, or a related field.
• 1 to 2 years' procurement experience in a Procurement Officer, Buyer, Procurement Administrator, or similar role.
• Experience within the Fintech, Financial Services, Payments, Technology, or highly regulated sectors is highly desirable.
• Exposure to supplier onboarding, due diligence, contract administration, and strategic sourcing.
• Experience working with ERP or procurement systems such as Fraxion, Oracle, SAP, Coupa, Ariba, or similar platforms.

Network International is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where innovation, diversity, and performance thrive.